- clevis
- clevis "U-shaped piece of iron used as a fastener," 1590s, of unknown origin, perhaps from the root of CLEAVE (Cf. cleave) (2). Also uncertain is whether it is originally a plural or a singular.
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Clevis — Clev is, n. [Cf. {Cleave} to adhere, {Clavel}.] A piece of metal bent in the form of an oxbow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of the tongue of a plow, wagen, etc., to attach it to a draft chain, whiffletree, etc.;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
clevis — [klev′is] n. [ult. akin to CLEAVE2] a U shaped metal fitting with holes in the ends through which a pin or bolt is passed in order to attach one thing to another … English World dictionary
clevis — šakutė statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. clevis; plug vok. Gabel, f; Schäkel, m rus. вилка, f; штепсель, m pranc. fourche, f; prise de contact, f … Automatikos terminų žodynas
Clevis fastener — A clevis used to attach a bar and chain A clevis and clevis pin, held in place by a split pin … Wikipedia
Clevis pin — A clevis pin is a type of fastener that will allow rotation of the connected parts about the axis of the pin. A clevis pin consists of a head, shank and hole. The hole passes through the shank at the opposite end of the pin from the head. A… … Wikipedia
clevis pin — noun A type of fastener that allows rotation of the connected parts about the axis of the pin. A clevis pin consists of a head, shank and hole. The hole passes through the shank at the opposite end of the pin from the head. A cotter pin through… … Wiktionary
clevis pins — lanksto ašis statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. clevis pins vok. Gelenkachse, f rus. шарнирная ось, f pranc. axe d articulation, m … Automatikos terminų žodynas
clevis — noun Etymology: earlier clevi, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse kljufa to split more at cleave Date: 1592 shackle 3 … New Collegiate Dictionary
clevis — a swivel attached to a spinner blade which allows it to rotate on retrieval … Dictionary of ichthyology
clevis — /klev is/, n. a U shaped yoke at the end of a chain or rod, between the ends of which a lever, hook, etc., can be pinned or bolted. [1585 95; akin to CLEAVE2] * * * … Universalium
