outstroke
/ˈaʊtstroʊk/
noun
- A stroke or movement outward, especially in a machine or engine (e.g., the outward stroke of a piston).
- The mechanic checked the timing of the outstroke to ensure smooth operation.
- The engine's outstroke pushes the piston away from the cylinder head.
- During the outstroke of the pump, fluid is drawn into the chamber.
Antonyms
verb
- To stroke or move outward; to surpass in stroking (e.g., in swimming or rowing).
- He trained hard to outstroke the defending champion in the regatta.
- She outstrokes everyone in the pool with her powerful freestyle technique.
- The rower managed to outstroke his opponent in the final meters of the race.