Crankpin
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 The pin that attaches a connecting rod to a crank.
"Three independent sets of Walschaerts valve gear are provided, those for the outside cylinders being driven by return cranks placed on the driving crankpins, and by crosshead arms attached to the crossheads."
Example
More examples"Three independent sets of Walschaerts valve gear are provided, those for the outside cylinders being driven by return cranks placed on the driving crankpins, and by crosshead arms attached to the crossheads."
Etymology
From crank + pin.
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