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biting point

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biting point
n
1. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) (in driving) the point at which the plates of the clutch connect as the clutch pedal is released
2. a point at which success is achieved


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The biting point could arrive in the coming months, when decisions are taken on round three of the offshore wind farm leasing programme.
Cutting through the air for a full eight seconds before the elastic rope reached biting point, I remember flapping my legs, doubting for one hellish moment I was still attached.
The six-speed manual box has a positive change action with a heavy clutch and long take-up to biting point, but the ratios are well-matched to the engine's performance curve.
 
 
 
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