crankshaft
noun/ˈkræŋkʃæft/
Frequency rank: #15,825 most common English word
Meaning
A shaft in an engine that converts the back-and-forth motion of the pistons into rotational motion.
Example sentence
The mechanic explained that the engine would not run because the crankshaft was badly damaged.
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