Look up: CROSSHEAD

1. crosshead
   [n] - metal block that connects to a piston
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2. Crosshead
   The main beam across the testing machine. This beam moves either up or down at variable speeds producing a tensile or compressive force.
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3. Crosshead
   Cross'head` noun (Machinery) 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 a...
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4. crosshead
   noun metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth
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5. Crosshead
   • (n.) 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.
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6. Crosshead
   The upper member of the car frame.
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7. Crosshead
   A `crosshead`<ref >http://marinediesels.info/2_stroke_engine_parts/crosshead.htm--> is a mechanism used in large reciprocating engines to eliminate sideways pressure on the piston. Usage : On smaller engines the connecting rod links the piston and the crankshaft directly, but this transmits trans...
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