crosshead

crosshead Definition

cross·head (-hed′)

noun

a sliding bar or block joining a connecting rod and a piston rod: converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion, as in the steam engine

crosshead Usage Examples

Converse of object

include: June 28 2003 Nicely undercover in the shed are various items including the outside lefthand crosshead ( re-metalled ) and the piston.

Adjective modifier

inside: August 16 2003 © Colin Henderson A closer view of the inside right crosshead minus connecting rod and gudgeon pin.
outside: June 21 2003 © Colin Henderson The lefthand outside crosshead has been remetalled and was scrapped to provide a good fit.

Modifies a noun

screwdriver: Once you have located all the screws, proceed to unscrew each one using your crosshead screwdriver.
screw: The retaining crosshead screw can be stubborn and you may have to use an impact driver to get it out.

Noun used with modifier

valve: Frank and Steve were working on the lhs front valve crosshead slidebars ( below ), reaming the hole nearest the camera.
hand: One injector and a long stroke pump driven from the right hand crosshead were provided.
right: August 16 2003 © Colin Henderson A closer view of the inside right crosshead minus connecting rod and gudgeon pin.

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