dead center

/dɛd ˌsɛntər/
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Other forms: dead centers

Definitions of dead center
  1. noun
    the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque
    synonyms: dead centre
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    type of:
    position, spatial relation
    the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated
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