crankcase

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C0725300 (krăngk′kās′)n. The metal case enclosing the crankshaft and associated parts in a reciprocating engine.

crankcase

(ˈkræŋkˌkeɪs) n (Mechanical Engineering) the metal housing that encloses the crankshaft, connecting rods, etc, in an internal-combustion engine, reciprocating pump, etc

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(ˈkræŋkˌkeɪs)

n. the housing enclosing a crankshaft. [1875–80]

Thesaurus

Noun

crankcase - housing for a crankshafthousing - a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical componentreciprocating engine - an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders

Translations

crankcase

the metal housing that encloses the crankshaft, connecting rods, etc., in an internal-combustion engine, reciprocating pump, etc.

Crankcase

a nonmoving part of a machine or mechanism, usually box-shaped; it supports parts and protects them against contamination. For example, the crankcase of a piston engine supports the crankshaft, cylinders, and other parts. The lower part of the crankcase is used to hold lubricating oil. Crankcases are made of cast iron, steel that has not been heat-treated, andalloys of light metals.

crankcase

[′kraŋk‚kās] (mechanical engineering) The housing for the crankshaft of an engine, where, in the case of an automobile, oil from hot engine parts is collected and cooled before returning to the engine by a pump.

crankcase

The housing that encloses the crankshaft, camshaft, and many accessory drive gears of a reciprocating engine. The cylinders mount on the crankcase. The engine is attached to the airframe with the crankcase.

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noun housing for a crankshaft

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