Meanings
suck, squeeze, bang, blow1
alternative suck-squeeze-bang-blow · alternative suck squeeze bang blow
- automotiveA reference to the Otto cycle and four-stroke internal combustion engines.
suck, squeeze, bang, blow2
alternative suck-squeeze-bang-blow · alternative suck squeeze bang blow
- aeronauticsA reference to the Brayton cycle dry-phase (non-afterburner) gas turbine jet engines.
Origin
suck, squeeze, bang, blow · phrase
From the action of each stroke of the 4-stroke Otto cycle. The intake stroke, compression stroke, power stroke, exhaust stroke.
Full word history & related roots →suck, squeeze, bang, blow · phrase
From the action of each stage of a gas turbine engine, such as an aviation turbojet or turbofan, using the Brayton cycle. The intake stage (engine inlet), compressor stage (compressor fan disc), fuel ignition in the engine core, and blowing exhaust out the back, spinning the exhaust turbine (turbo) to power the compressor.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
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