instroke

in·stroke

 (ĭn′strōk′)

n.

An inward stroke, especially a piston stroke moving away from the crankshaft.

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instroke

(ˈɪnˌstrəʊk)

n

an inward stroke; esp in an engine, the stroke that moves the piston away from the crankshaft

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Noun

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instroke - the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft cam stroke, stroke, throw - the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

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