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crankshaft

/ˈkræŋkʃɑːft/

/ˈkræŋkʃæft/

crankshaftnoun

crankshafts

/ˈkræŋkʃɑːft/

/ˈkræŋkʃæft/

Translations

коленчатый вал

The mechanic inspected the crankshaft for any signs of wear.

Механик осмотрел коленчатый вал на наличие признаков износа.

Definitions

A mechanical component in an engine that converts the linear motion of the pistons into rotational motion.

The mechanic inspected the crankshaft for any signs of wear or damage.

Synonyms

engine shaft

rotating shaft

drive shaft

crankshaftadjective

/ˈkræŋkʃɑːft/

/ˈkræŋkʃæft/

Used attributively in compounds such as “crankshaft sensor”, describing things related to a crankshaft.

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or designed for use with a crankshaft.

The technician replaced the crankshaft seal during the engine rebuild.

Synonyms

crankshaftproper noun

Definitions

A U.S. newspaper comic strip created by Tom Batiuk featuring the character Ed Crankshaft.

Crankshaft has been syndicated in hundreds of newspapers since 1987.