instroke (Meaning)
Wordnet
instroke (n)
the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft
Webster
instroke (n.)
An inward stroke; specif., in a steam or other engine, a stroke in which the piston is moving away from the crank shaft; -- opposed to outstroke.
Synonyms & Antonyms of instroke
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instroke Sentence Examples
- The swimmer's powerful instroke propelled her forward through the water.
- The blacksmith used a hammer with an instroke to shape the hot metal.
- The mechanic used an instroke wrench to loosen the stubborn bolt.
- The woodworker's chisel had a sharp instroke edge for precise cuts.
- The batter's instroke swing connected solidly with the baseball.
- The golfer's instroke approach shot landed softly on the green.
- The tennis player's instroke backhand returned the opponent's shot with great force.
- The ax had an instroke blade designed for chopping firewood.
- The quilter used an instroke needle to create intricate patterns in the fabric.
- The piano tuner used an instroke tool to adjust the tension of the piano strings.
FAQs About the word instroke
the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaftAn inward stroke; specif., in a steam or other engine, a stroke in which the piston is moving away
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The swimmer's powerful instroke propelled her forward through the water.
The blacksmith used a hammer with an instroke to shape the hot metal.
The mechanic used an instroke wrench to loosen the stubborn bolt.
The woodworker's chisel had a sharp instroke edge for precise cuts.
