instroke
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in·stroke
(ĭn′strōk′)n.
An inward stroke, especially a piston stroke moving away from the crankshaft.
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instroke
(ˈɪnˌstrəʊk)n
an inward stroke; esp in an engine, the stroke that moves the piston away from the crankshaft
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| Noun | 1. | instroke - the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft cam stroke, stroke, throw - the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam |
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