Crankshaft Definition & Meaning

crankshaft
noun
  1. a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank

"Crankshaft" in song lyrics

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  • "locomotive crankshaft"
    AOL — AOL
  • "cailles crankshaft"
    AOL — AOL
  • "wiseco crankshaft"
    AOL — AOL

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