Four-stroke
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɹ- ˈstɹoʊk/
Four-stroke (noun)
- An engine that completes a power cycle in four steps: intake, compression, power, and exhaust.
Examples
- The four-stroke is known for its efficiency.
- A four-stroke requires less maintenance than a two-stroke.
Common collocations: four-stroke engine, operate a four-stroke, four-stroke cycle, four-stroke motor, four-stroke design
Four-stroke (adjective)
- Describing an engine that uses four steps to complete a power cycle.
Examples
- The four-stroke engine is quieter than the two-stroke version.
- A four-stroke motorbike is often more fuel-efficient.