"crankweb" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crankwebs [plural], crank web [alternative]
Etymology: From crank + web Etymology templates: {{af|en|crank|web}} crank + web Head templates: {{en-noun}} crankweb (plural crankwebs)
  1. (mechanical engineering) A part of a crankshaft on either side of a connecting rod bearing.

Inflected forms

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