crankcase

noun

crank·case ˈkraŋk-ˌkās

: the housing of a crankshaft

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Among other components, the power train incorporates new injectors, a tilted cylinder, a new starting system and a crankcase design that significantly reduces mechanical and drive belt noise. —

Josh Max, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Related Stories The Best Zero-Turn Mowers of 2023 The Best Tools of 2023 Test Run the Mower Check the mower’s dip stick to be sure that there’s sufficient oil in the crankcase. —

Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 17 Mar. 2023 Maintenance should include checking the components, lubricating fans and motors, tightening or changing belts, testing the capacitors and crankcase heater, and calibrating the thermostat. —

Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2023 Pro is powered by an all-new 997-cc mill with a crankcase fully machined from a single billet of aluminum. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for crankcase