Crankweb

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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."

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"The roller main bearings are mounted on the crankwebs, the outer races being mounted in the annular walls of the crankcase."

Etymology

From crank + web

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