suck, squeeze, bang, blow

English

the strokes of a 4-stroke

Alternative forms

• suck-squeeze-bang-blow, suck squeeze bang blow

Etymology

From the action of each stroke of the 4-stroke Otto cycle. The intake stroke, compression stroke, power stroke, exhaust stroke.

Phrase

suck, squeeze, bang, blow

1. (automotive, engineering) A reference to the Otto cycle and four-stroke internal combustion engines.