cam stroke

cam stroke
noun
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
Syn: ↑throw, ↑stroke
Hypernyms: ↑movement, ↑motion
Hyponyms: ↑instroke, ↑outstroke

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