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Crosshead Definition & Meaning

crosshead
noun
  1. a heading of a subsection printed within the body of the text
  2. metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth

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Frequently asked questions

What does crosshead mean?
a heading of a subsection printed within the body of the text metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth
What part of speech is crosshead?
Crosshead is a noun.
How many definitions does crosshead have?
Crosshead has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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