Look up: Crosshead


  1. crosshead
    [n] - metal block that connects to a piston
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=crosshead

  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.
    Found op http://www.testometric.co.uk/glossarya-d.html

  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...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/192

  4. crosshead
    noun metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=crosshead

  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 crosshe...
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/crosshead/

  6. Crosshead
    A crosshead is a mechanism used in large reciprocating engines and reciprocating compressors[ref] [/ref to eliminate sideways pressure on the piston. == Usage == On smaller engines the connecting rod links the piston and the crankshaft directly, but this transmits transverse forces to the piston, s...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosshead

  7. Crosshead
    The upper member of the car frame.
    Found op http://www.thyssenkruppelevator.com/glossary.html

  8. Crosshead
    A few words used to break up large amounts of text, normally taken from the main text. Typically used in interviews.
    Found op http://www.journalism.co.uk/terms-definitions-dictionary-terminology-words/

  9. crosshead
    A word or phrase in larger type used to break up long columns of text. Crossheads often use a fragment of a strong quote from later in the article.
    Found op http://www.thenewsmanual.net/Resources/glossary.html

  10. crosshead
    1) Crossheading 2) Head 3) Header 4) Heading 5) Metal block that connects to a piston
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/crosshead/1

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