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Noun: dead center  ded sen-tur
Usage: Brit, US (=dead centre)
  1. The position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque
    - dead centre [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: dead centers

Type of: position, spatial relation

Encyclopedia: Dead center