单词 | long stroke |
释义 | > as lemmaslong stroke long stroke n. and int. (a) n. a stroke of a machine, implement, etc., esp. that of a piston or pump rod, that is longer than the average; frequently attributive; †(b) int. Nautical an order to begin rowing with such a stroke (obsolete). ΚΠ 1797 Encycl. Brit. XV. 649/2 The great use of a pump is to render effectual the reciprocation of a short stroke which we can command, while such a long stroke is generally out of our power. 1838 Civil Engineer & Architect's Jrnl. 1 394/2 The short stroke engines are propelling the boats, both sea and river class, faster than the long stroke ones. 1867 W. H. Smyth & E. Belcher Sailor's Word-bk. Long-stroke, the order to a boat's crew to stretch out and hang on her. 1884 Imp. & Mach. Rev. 1 Dec. 6715/2 The long-stroke by which this pump is distinguished averages about one-third more. 1954 Riveting of Aluminium (Aluminium Federation Bull. 8) (1965) 30 The one-shot or long-stroke hammer, used either by hand or operated on a bench, is considered better. 2011 T. Gilles Automotive Engines (ed. 6) 356/2 A stock camshaft used in a long stroke engine might be a performance cam when used in a short stroke engine. < as lemmas |
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