crankshaft
To deform in such a manner that part of the rod or bolt is displaced sideways, offset…To deform in such a manner that part of the rod or bolt is displaced sideways, offset from the longitudinal axis of the part, but remains parallel with the part's main longitudinal axis, with the final shape somewhat resembling a crankshaft.
Meaning
1 sensesTo deform in such a manner that part of the rod or bolt is displaced sideways, offset from the longitudinal axis of the part, but remains parallel with the part's main longitudinal axis, with the final shape somewhat resembling a crankshaft.
Examples
3 sentencesHe suffered a crankshaft and battery failure.
As I turned the handle of the crankshaft, the old tractor sputtered to life.
The crankshaft is broken.
ruКоленчатый вал сломан. — nina99nv
deDie Kurbelwelle ist gebrochen. — al_ex_an_der
Origin
From crank + shaft.From crank + shaft.
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Forms
crankshafts, crankshafting, crankshafted, crankshafted| Base form | crankshaft · to crankshaft |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | crankshafts |
| Present participle | crankshafting |
| Past simple | crankshafted |
| Past participle | crankshafted |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle