Meaning Of The Word Dead center

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dead center in American English
the position of maximum ( top dead center) or minimum ( bottom dead center) extension of a crank and a connecting rod, in which both are in the same straight line
noun: either of two positions at which the crank cannot be turned by the connecting rod, occurring at each end of a stroke when the crank and connecting rod are in the same line

dead center in Automotive Engineering
noun: Dead center is the exact top (top dead center) or bottom (bottom dead center) of the piston stroke in a reciprocating engine or pump.
noun: The dead center is the position of an engine's piston when it is at the very top or bottom of its stroke.

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