crankweb en · NOUN
Etymology
From crank + web
Meanings
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A part of a crankshaft on either side of a connecting rod bearing.
The roller main bearings are mounted on the crankwebs, the outer races being mounted in the annular walls of the crankcase.
1958 September 14, “Swindon's First Main-Line Diesel Locomotive”, in Railway Magazine, page 601:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crankwebs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| crank web | alternative | lexicographic |