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crankcase

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun crankcase has 1 sense
  1. crankcase - housing for a crankshaft
    --1 is a kind of
    housing
    --1 is a part of reciprocating engine

Definitions from the Web

Crankcase

Noun:

1. The housing or enclosure that contains the crankshaft, connecting rods, and other moving parts of an internal combustion engine.

Example sentence:

The mechanic discovered a crack in the crankcase of the car's engine.


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Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or related to the housing of the crankshaft, connecting rods, and other moving parts of an internal combustion engine.

Example sentence:

The mechanic inspected the crankcase gasket for any signs of wear and tear.


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Verb:

1. To furnish with a crankcase.

Example sentence:

The engine manufacturer will crankcase the new model for enhanced durability.


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