"power stroke" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: power strokes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} power stroke (plural power strokes)
  1. The stroke of an internal combustion engine in which compressed fuel is ignited and generates force
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  2. A stage in muscle contraction
    Sense id: en-power_stroke-en-noun-KNVpo3XU

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