crankpin

See also: crank pin

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From crank +‎ pin.

Noun

crankpin (plural crankpins)

  1. The pin that attaches a connecting rod to a crank.
    • 1956 April, “"Merchant Navy" Class Pacific Modified”, in Railway Magazine, page 209:
      Three independent sets of Walschaerts valve gear are provided, those for the outside cylinders being driven by return cranks placed on the driving crankpins, and by crosshead arms attached to the crossheads.
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