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crankshaft

/'kræŋk,ʃæft/

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noun
a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank
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type of:
rotating shaft shaft

part of:
reciprocating engine

Definition that contains crankshaft

crankcase housing for a crankshaft
reciprocating engine an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders
instroke the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft
fan belt a belt driven by the crankshaft that drives a fan that pulls air through the radiator
outstroke the stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft