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lost motion: Meaning and Definition of
lost' mo'tion
Pronunciation: [key]
— Mach. Mach.
- motion of a machine or mechanism, esp. a reciprocating one, during which no useful work is performed.
- motion between parts in an assembly due to manufacturing tolerances, adjustments, slip, or wear.
