Outstroke

Quick meaning: Outstroke is a noun meaning An outward stroke; specifically, in a steam engine or other engine, a stroke in which the piston is moving toward the crankshaft.

Meaning

An outward stroke; specifically, in a steam engine or other engine, a stroke in which the piston is moving toward the crankshaft.

Example Sentences

Moreover, a perfect Medal has its Profile and out-ſtroaks ſharp (Nummus aſper) and by no means rugged; the Figures clean and well poliſh'd; the Contours neatly trimm'd, and exactly round and carefully preſerv'd; that the Extancy and Relievos correſpond with the Ingraving, and have not ſuffer'd in Percuſſion; in all which, there is a certain Spirit of Antiquity and Excellency to be diſcern'd in Antient Medals almoſt inimitable.

Word Forms

• outstrokes

Antonyms for outstroke

Common opposites include instroke.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include instroke, powerstroke, stroke, four-stroking, four-stroke, stroking.

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