crankshaft
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crank·shaft
(krăngk′shăft′)n.
A shaft that turns or is turned by a crank.
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crankshaft
(ˈkræŋkˌʃɑːft)n
(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
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crank•shaft
(ˈkræŋkˌʃæft, -ˌʃɑft)n.
a shaft having one or more cranks, usu. formed as integral parts.
[1850–55]
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Noun | 1. | crankshaft - 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 |
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crankshaft
n (Aut) → Kurbelwelle f
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