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crankweb

noun

Etymology

From crank + web

  1. derived from *webʰ-✻ — “to braid, weave”
  2. inherited from *webaną✻ — “to weave”
  3. inherited from *wabją✻ — “web”
  4. inherited from *wabi✻
  5. inherited from webb
  6. inherited from web
  7. formed as crankweb — “crank + web”

Definitions

  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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