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In a piston engine: the end of the connecting rod nearest to the piston. Cf. big end n. at big, adj. adv.compounds 2.
(in a piston engine) = small end, n.
Mechanics. The lower part of the curved surface of a piston in a piston engine, below the grooves for piston rings. Also piston skirt.