crankcase

[ krangk-keys ]

noun

1. (in an internal-combustion engine) the housing that encloses the crankshaft, connecting rods, and allied parts.

crankcase

/ ˈkræŋkˌkeɪs /

noun

1. the metal housing that encloses the crankshaft, connecting rods, etc, in an internal-combustion engine, reciprocating pump, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of crankcase¹

First recorded in 1875–80; crank ¹ + case ²

Example Sentences

When he had the crankcase full of oil the young man came out.

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The bullet had entered the aluminum crankcase of the motor and pierced it through.

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This can be seen in Figure 6, where the circular flange on the valve box contacts both the crankcase and the cylinder barrel.

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With the crankcase, they did not go all the way to the modern two-piece form but instead retained the one-piece construction.

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Each cylinder was fastened to the crankcase by four nuts on studs driven into the aluminum case.

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