Glossary “dead short” Definition:
Unintentional short to ground, having no resistance.

Glossary “dead spot” Definition:
Momentary loss of power in an engine while increasing its speed.

Glossary “dead axle” Definition:
A shaft, such as the rear axle on a front-wheel drive vehicle, that connects wheels to either side of a vehicle but does not provide driving power.

Glossary “dead blow hammer” Definition:
Hammer that has a metal face filled with lead shot to prevent rebounding. It will not bound back after striking.

Glossary “dead center” Definition:
The extreme top or bottom of the pistion stroke. The geometric center of a component, surface area, or angle.