crankshaft
IPA: krˈæŋkʃæft
noun
- A rotating shaft that drives (or is driven by) a crank.
verb
- (of a straight bolt or rod) To deform in such a manner that part of the rod or bolt is displaced sideways, offset from the longitudinal axis of the part, but remains parallel with the part's main longitudinal axis, with the final shape somewhat resembling a crankshaft.
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Examples of "crankshaft" in Sentences
- SAE gross crankshaft horsepower.
- Longitudinal crankshaft mounting.
- It had an eight bearing crankshaft.
- SAE certified crankshaft horsepower.
- Crankshaft and crank slider mechanism.
- A crankshaft with a laminated counterweight.
- The cranks are incorporated into a crankshaft.
- The crankshaft is geared directly to the clutch.
- The crankshafts are connected by treadle boards.
- A chain and sprocket mechanism connects the crankshaft to the rear wheel.