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dead center

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dead center
n.
The point at the end of each stroke of a moving crank and connecting rod at which the two lie in the same straight line and the turning force applied by the connecting rod is zero. Also called dead point.
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Noun1.dead centerdead center - the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque
dead centre
spatial relation, position - the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated; "the position of the hands on the clock"; "he specified the spatial relations of every piece of furniture on the stage"


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