crankshaft
noun
crank·shaft
ˈkraŋk-ˌshaft 
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Hackel/Merry For the engine's construction, Hackel had to put together a custom case, conrod, and five-piece crankshaft while his mate Justin Leineweber ground the bespoke cam.
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New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2024
When the automaton is activated, the crankshaft spins and the 16 cylinders move up and down.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
The rest—spark plugs, crankshafts, windshields, tires and whatnot—are supplied by third parties.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2024
The system has a 48-volt battery pack and a motor generator that sends power to the crankshaft during gear changes.
—CBS News, 22 July 2024
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New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2024
When the automaton is activated, the crankshaft spins and the 16 cylinders move up and down.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
The rest—spark plugs, crankshafts, windshields, tires and whatnot—are supplied by third parties.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2024
The system has a 48-volt battery pack and a motor generator that sends power to the crankshaft during gear changes.
—CBS News, 22 July 2024
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“Crankshaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crankshaft. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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crankshaft
noun
crank·shaft
-ˌshaft
: a shaft turning or driven by a crank or made up of a series of cranks
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