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crankshaft

Meaning of "crankshaft" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF CRANKSHAFT

ˈkræŋkˌʃɑːft


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CRANKSHAFT

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Crankshaft is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CRANKSHAFT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Crankshaft

The crankshaft, sometimes abbreviated to crank, is responsible for conversion between reciprocating motion and rotational motion. In a reciprocating engine, it translates reciprocating linear piston motion into rotational motion, whereas in a reciprocating compressor, it converts the rotational motion into reciprocating motion. In order to do the conversion between two motions, the crankshaft has "crank throws" or "crankpins", additional bearing surfaces whose axis is offset from that of the crank, to which the "big ends" of the connecting rods from each cylinder attach. It is typically connected to a flywheel to reduce the pulsation characteristic of the four-stroke cycle, and sometimes a torsional or vibrational damper at the opposite end, to reduce the torsional vibrations often caused along the length of the crankshaft by the cylinders farthest from the output end acting on the torsional elasticity of the metal.

Definition of crankshaft in the English dictionary

The definition of crankshaft in the dictionary is a shaft having one or more cranks, esp the main shaft of an internal-combustion engine to which the connecting rods are attached.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CRANKSHAFT

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CRANKSHAFT

crank · crank handle · crank up · crankcase · crankier · crankiest · crankily · crankiness · crankish · crankle · crankly · crankness · Cranko · crankous · crankpin · cranky · Cranmer · crannied · crannies · crannog

WORDS THAT END LIKE CRANKSHAFT

air shaft · balance shaft · Burschenschaft · butt shaft · chaft · drive shaft · elevator shaft · escape shaft · gemeinschaft · gesellschaft · get the shaft · idler shaft · lift shaft · overhead camshaft · propeller shaft · transmission shaft · ventilation shaft

Synonyms and antonyms of crankshaft in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «crankshaft» into 25 languages

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The translations of crankshaft from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «crankshaft» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

曲轴
1,325 millions of speakers
es

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cigüeñal
570 millions of speakers
en

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crankshaft
510 millions of speakers
hi

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क्रैंकशाफ्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

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العمود المرفقي
280 millions of speakers
ru

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коленчатый вал
278 millions of speakers
pt

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virabrequim
270 millions of speakers
bn

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ক্র্যাঁকশাফ্ট
260 millions of speakers
fr

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vilebrequin
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Crankshaft
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Kurbelwelle
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

クランクシャフト
130 millions of speakers
ko

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크랭크 샤프트
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Crankshaft
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trục khuỷu
80 millions of speakers
ta

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மாற்றித்தண்டு
75 millions of speakers
mr

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क्रॅन्कशाफ्ट
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

krank
70 millions of speakers
it

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albero a gomiti
65 millions of speakers
pl

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wał korbowy
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

колінчастий вал
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

arbore cotit
30 millions of speakers
el

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στροφαλοφόρου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

krukas
14 millions of speakers
sv

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vevaxel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

veivaksel
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CRANKSHAFT»

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Crankshaft
The first collection from the popular new comic strip introduces Crankshaft, a crusty old bus driver with a heart of gold who grumbles through life at the head of his loveable family. Original.
Tom Batiuk, 1992
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The 4-Cylinder Engine Short Block High-Performance Manual: ...
Tape placed over each web of the centre main: it will act as a buffer for the crankshaft thrust bearing surfaces. 'Check fitting' the crankshaft to the block The crankshaft is now fitted into the block so that all bearings can be checked for binding.
Des Hammill, 2012
3
Repairing Your Outdoor Power Equipment (Trade)
FIGURE 2-17 The head gasket seals between the cylinder head and cylinder. any irregularities in the metal surface, forming a pressure-tight seal. CRANKSHAFT The crankshaft (Figure 2-18) is a cast-iron part that is ground and machined to ...
Jay Webster, 2001
4
How to Rebuild and Restore Farm Tractor Engines
If you approach main bearing and crankshaft journal assessment with the idea that running clearance is all that matters, then you can steer your way through all the various combinations of measurements and specifications that will try to ...
Spencer Yost
5
How to Build a Flathead Ford V-8
crankshaft end play. These blocks and cranks were made of sturdy material. As long as quality main bearings are installed with the correct clearance, the crankshaft is perfectly straight, and the original main bearing caps are in place, there ...
George McNicholl
6
How to Restore John Deere Two-Cylinder Tractors
Crankshaft restoration means assessing, possibly machining (a process called grinding), and cleaning the crankshaft to return it to serviceable condition. The first step in assessing the crankshaft is measuring the main- bearing clearance if  ...
Spencer Yost
7
Chilton's Auto Repair Manual, 1993-1997
Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly. 4. Remove the splash shield from the front fender apron. 5. Remove the accessory drive belt. 6. Remove the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt and washer from the crankshaft. 7. Using Crankshaft ...
Chilton Book Company, 1996
8
Today's Technician: Automotive Engine Performance
SYNC sensor signal Crankshaft sensor signal Figure 6-40 Relationship between the inner crankshaft sensor and the outer SYNC signal. Signals from the SYNC sensor are only required for coil sequencing during engine starting. Since the ...
Douglas Vidler, Don Knowles, 2003
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TechOne: Automotive Engine Repair
In many cases you will be able to condemn a crankshaft just by looking at it. If the journals are scored enough to catch a fingernail the crankshaft must be reground or replaced. Most crankshafts used on common production engines are ...
Elisabeth H. Dorries, 2004
10
Advanced Tribology: Proceedings of CIST2008 & ITS-IFToMM2008
Thermoelastohydrodynamic Lubrication Analysis of Crankshaft Bearing Considering Crankshaft Deformation under Load Jun Sun * , Jianglin Liu, and Changlin Gui School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Hefei University of ...
Jianbin Luo, Yonggang Meng, Tianmin Shao, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CRANKSHAFT»

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Google hits TurboFan button on Chrome's JavaScript engine
Not every kind of JavaScript code benefits yet, however, so Crankshaft is still used as the default compiler in current Chrome builds. The plan is ... «The Register, Jul 15»
2
Must I always use premium fuel if the owner's manual says to?
I doubt there remains much of a protective coating of oil between the piston rings and cylinders, crankshaft and bearings, camshaft and lifters, ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
3
Watch the New Koenigsegg Regera Supercar In Motion
... axle-mounted and one crankshaft-mounted "E-Machine" electric motors providing an additional 700 hp. The total (claimed) combined output ... «RoadandTrack.com, Jul 15»
4
Crate Engine Packages for Any Mustang
They have extra material throughout, and deep skirting around the crankshaft, which adds a ton of strength. We've seen the 4.6L, 5.4L, and ... «Mustang 360, Jul 15»
5
The 600hp Hennessey 2015 F150 Proves Itself Underrated on the …
... the supercharged 5.0L V8 in this F150 is making around 633 horsepower at the crankshaft. This means that the Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 ... «Torque News, Jul 15»
6
Best BMW Engines of All-Time: An Alternate Take
But the camshaft is not far removed from the centerline of the crankshaft and pushrods extend up the side of the block into the cylinder head. «BMWBLOG, Jul 15»
7
“Knight Rider” KITT Cars Lead Collection of Mustangs in Barrett …
Modifications made to this limited edition include forged pistons, rods and crankshaft, a light-weight aluminum flywheel and high-performance ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
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Pre-Market News Report on: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE …
Under a factory hood is the supercharged 354 HEMI engine, with a cast-iron block, forged steel crankshaft, Mopar spec camshaft and a custom ... «wsnewspublishers, Jul 15»
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15 Coolest Displays at the Friends of Steve McQueen Car and …
However, the Le Mans two-door has higher camshafts, a bigger cooled oil sup, and a counterbalanced crankshaft. Power increased to 34 hp, ... «Motor Trend, Jul 15»
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The Advancement of 3D Printing and its Impact on Manufacturing …
... stock-keeping units (SKUs) ranging from fast- to select slow-moving items, such as the crankshaft part required to fix the customer's Corvette. «Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Jul 15»
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