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Definitions for crosshead
ˈkrɔsˌhɛd, ˈkrɒs-crosshead
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Princeton's WordNet
crossheading, crossheadnoun
a heading of a subsection printed within the body of the text
crossheadnoun
metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth
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crossheadnoun
A metal beam that connects a piston to a connecting rod in an engine
Wikipedia
Crosshead
In mechanical engineering, a crosshead is a mechanical joint used as part of the slider-crank linkages of long reciprocating engines (either internal combustion or steam) and reciprocating compressors to eliminate sideways force on the piston. Also, the crosshead enables the connecting rod to freely move outside the cylinder. Because of the very small bore-to-stroke ratio on such engines, the connecting rod would hit the cylinder walls and block the engine from rotating if the piston was attached directly to the connecting rod like on trunk engines. Therefore, the longitudinal dimension of the crosshead must be matched to the stroke of the engine.
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crosshead
A crosshead is a mechanical component used in engines, pumps and other machinery to prevent lateral strain or movement and maintain alignment. It is typically a metal piece, rectangular in shape, with guides to allow for linear motion. The crosshead converts the reciprocating motion of a piston into a rotary motion, which is commonly utilized in steam locomotives and diesel engines.
Webster Dictionary
Crossheadnoun
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
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of crosshead in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of crosshead in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- crossheadGreek
- croscheannIrish
- krosshausIcelandic
- testacroce, testa a croceItalian
- križna glavaSerbo-Croatian
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