mrtva točka
1. mrtva lega, mrtva točka
the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque [položaj ročice, ko je v isti liniji s povezovalnimi palicami in ne proizvaja navora]
2. slepa ulica, mrtva točka, brezizhoden položaj
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible [situacija, v kateri ni možen napredek ali premikanje naprej]