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 Definitions of clevis  [ˈklɛv ɪs]  

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Definition of 'clevis' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) clevis
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Etymology:  (1585–95; akin to cleave2)

Definition of 'clevis' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) clevis
a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc.


Definition of 'clevis' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) clevis
a piece of metal bent in the form of an oxbow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of the tongue of a plow, wagen, etc., to attach it to a draft chain, whiffletree, etc.; -- called also clavel, clevy



'clevis' - Nearby Entries  

cl  clever  cleverly  cleverness  clevis  clew  clews  



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