Definitions for crankcase

crankcase crank·case

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IPA: /ˈkræŋkˌkeɪs/

Crankcase is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 323 anagrams from letters in crankcase (aacceknrs).

Definitions for crankcase

noun

  1. (in an internal-combustion engine) the housing that encloses the crankshaft, connecting rods, and allied parts.

Origin of crankcase

First recorded in 1875-80; crank1 + case2

Examples for crankcase

Cylinder Fastening: Early models had their cylinders strapped and bolted to the crankcase.

From the crankcase of the ship ahead of him flames were leaping.

crankcase: It was strengthened by having external ribs added.

I just put a connecting-rod through my crankcase, growled the man.

They were tightened to such an extent that at no time did the cylinders transfer any tension loads to the crankcase.

Figure 33 illustrates the latter type located between the cowling and the crankcase.

In this rotary motor the cylinders and crankcase revolve about the crankshaft which is stationary.

This type of fastening actually strengthened the crankcase in contrast to the usual method.

The distributing valve forms a part of the crankcase as does the water intake, and the gear pump.

Magnalium takes the place of aluminum in the crankcase, because it is not only lighter but stronger and can be cast very thin.

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