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timing

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timing [′tīm·iŋ]
(mechanical engineering)
Adjustment in the relative position of the valves and crankshaft of an automobile engine in order to produce the largest effective output of power.
(ordnance)
Adjustment of a small-arms weapon so that it will perform each function at a predetermined point in the cycle of operation.


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She said I was only to stay ten minutes and she's timing me by the clock.
We traveled entirely by night, timing our marches so that we camped during the day at deserted cities where, even to the beasts, we were all kept indoors during the daylight hours.
I'll land my shore party down the coast and cut in and come down upon Somo from the rear, timing my vessels to arrive on Somo's sea-front at the same time.
 
 
 
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