Flycrank

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A type of mechanical crank.

    "Final drive is by reduction gears on the jackshaft, and through flycranks and rods to the wheels."

Example

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"Final drive is by reduction gears on the jackshaft, and through flycranks and rods to the wheels."

Etymology

From fly + crank.

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