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crankshaft

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crank·shaft  (krngkshft)
n.
A shaft that turns or is turned by a crank.

crankshaft [ˈkræŋkˌʃɑːft]
n
(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a shaft having one or more cranks, esp the main shaft of an internal-combustion engine to which the connecting rods are attached
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.crankshaftcrankshaft - a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank
reciprocating engine - an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders
rotating shaft, shaft - a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
Translations
crankshaft [ˈkræŋkʃɑːft] Ncigüeñal m
crankshaft [ˈkræŋkʃɑːft] nvilebrequin m
crankshaft
n (Aut) → Kurbelwelle f
crankshaft [ˈkrænkʃɑːft] n (Aut) → albero motore, albero a gomiti
crankshaft [ˈkrænkʃɑːft] n (Aut) → albero motore, albero a gomiti


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