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crank·case

 (krăngk′kās′)
n.
The metal case enclosing the crankshaft and associated parts in a reciprocating engine.
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crankcase

(ˈkræŋkˌkeɪs)
n
(Mechanical Engineering) the metal housing that encloses the crankshaft, connecting rods, etc, in an internal-combustion engine, reciprocating pump, etc
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crank•case

(ˈkræŋkˌkeɪs)

n.
the housing enclosing a crankshaft.
[1875–80]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.crankcase - housing for a crankshaft
housing - a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
reciprocating engine - an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders
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Translations

crankcase

[ˈkræŋkkeɪs] Ncárter m
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

crankcase

n (Aut) → Kurbelgehäuse nt
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crankcase

[ˈkræŋkˌkeɪs] n (Aut) → basamento (del motore)
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"At a convenient point," says Mentele, "we start the analysis by cylinder, with most of the action taking place from combustion, or the lack thereof, in the crankcase during the power stroke via blow-by.
The crankcase valves of these cars were reportedly not adequately resistant to corrosion, which could damage the engines in the long run.
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