cam stroke

/kæm stroʊk/
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Definitions of cam stroke
  1. noun
    the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
    synonyms: stroke, throw
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    types:
    instroke
    the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft
    outstroke
    the stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft
    type of:
    motion, movement
    a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
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