Definitions for crankcases

crankcases crank·case

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IPA: /ˈkræŋkˌkeɪs/

Crankcases is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 393 anagrams from letters in crankcases (aacceknrss).

Definitions for crankcases

noun

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

Origin of crankcases

First recorded in 1875-80; crank1 + case2

Examples for crankcases

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

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.

crankcase: It was strengthened by having external ribs added.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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