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   dead centre

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   • 1. the exact centre of something: "Kansas, the dead centre of the USA"
   • ▪ the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque.

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   What is dead centre?

   • the exact top (top dead centre) or bottom (bottom dead centre) of the piston stroke in a reciprocating engine or pump. 2. a pointed rod mounted in the tailstock of a lathe to support a workpiece. Also called: dead point.

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   What does dead center mean?

   • The meaning of DEAD CENTER is in the exact center. How to use dead center in a sentence.

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   What is top dead centre & bottom dead centre?

   • The former is known as top dead centre ( TDC) while the latter is known as bottom dead centre ( BDC ). More generally, the dead centre is any position of a crank where the applied force is straight along its axis, meaning no turning force can be applied.

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   What is a dead centre in a reciprocating engine?

   • In a reciprocating engine, the dead centre is the position of a piston in which it is either farthest from, or nearest to, the crankshaft. The former is known as top dead centre ( TDC) while the latter is known as bottom dead centre ( BDC ).

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   Jun 13, 2024 · The meaning of DEAD CENTER is in the exact center. How to use dead center in a sentence.

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   In a reciprocating engine, the dead centre is the position of a piston in which it is either farthest from, or nearest to, the crankshaft. The former is known as top dead centre ( TDC ) while the latter is known as bottom dead centre ( BDC ).

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   Dead centre definition: the exact top (top dead centre) or bottom (bottom dead centre) of the piston stroke in a reciprocating engine or pump. See examples of DEAD CENTRE used in a sentence.

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   the exact top ( top dead centre) or bottom ( bottom dead centre) of the piston stroke in a reciprocating engine or pump

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   noun. the exact center or midpoint: I live in the dead center of the capitol, and parking is a nightmare. I hate when people leave their shopping cart in the dead center of the aisle. Machinery.

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   1. the exact top ( top dead centre) or bottom ( bottom dead centre) of the piston stroke in a reciprocating engine or pump. 2. a pointed rod mounted in the tailstock of a lathe to support a workpiece. Also called: dead point.

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   5 days ago · Definitions of dead center. noun. the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque. synonyms: dead centre. see more.