power stroke

noun

The stroke of an internal combustion engine in which compressed fuel is ignited and generates force

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Meanings

nounpower stroke (plural power strokes)

plural power strokes

  1. The stroke of an internal combustion engine in which compressed fuel is ignited and generates force
  2. A stage in muscle contraction
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