dead centre

dead centre

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

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dead centre - the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torquedead centerspatial relation, position - the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated; "the position of the hands on the clock"; "he specified the spatial relations of every piece of furniture on the stage"