|
|
1. (n.) crosshead
a sliding member of a reciprocating engine for keeping the motion of the joint between a piston rod and a connecting rod in a straight line.
Etymology: (1835–45)
|
| Definition of 'crosshead' |
Princeton's WordNet |
|
1. (noun) crossheading, crosshead
a heading of a subsection printed within the body of the text
2. (noun) crosshead
metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth
|
| Definition of 'crosshead' |
Webster Dictionary |
|
1. (noun) crosshead
a beam or bar across the head or end of a rod, etc., or a block attached to it and carrying a knuckle pin; as the solid crosspiece running between parallel slides, which receives motion from the piston of a steam engine and imparts it to the connecting rod, which is hinged to the crosshead
|
|
|
|
|
| Alternative search options for 'crosshead' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Definitions of crosshead 
