In a piston engine: the end of the connecting rod nearest to the piston. Cf. big end n. at big, adj. adv.compounds 2.
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| 释义 | society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > internal-combustion engine > [noun] > piston > parts of (3) small end1846 In a piston engine: the end of the connecting rod nearest to the piston. Cf. big end n. at big, adj. adv.compounds 2. little end1868 (in a piston engine) = small end, n. skirt1913 Mechanics. The lower part of the curved surface of a piston in a piston engine, below the grooves for piston rings. Also piston skirt. |
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