Two-stroke
Pronunciation: /ˈtu- ˈstɹoʊk/
Two-stroke (noun)
- a type of engine that completes a power cycle in two movements of the piston.
Examples
- The two-stroke is popular in small motorcycles.
- A two-stroke requires less maintenance than a four-stroke.
Common collocations: two-stroke engine, two-stroke motor, two-stroke design, two-stroke performance
Two-stroke (adjective)
- describing an engine that uses two movements of the piston to complete a power cycle.
Examples
- He prefers a two-stroke engine for its simplicity.
- A two-stroke design is often lighter and more compact.