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crosshead [′krȯs‚hed] (mechanical engineering) A block sliding between guides and containing a wrist pin for the conversion of reciprocating to rotary motion, as in an engine or compressor. (metallurgy) A device generally employed in wire coating which is attached to the discharge end of the extruder cylinder; designed to facilitate extruding material at an angle. (mining engineering) A runner or guide positioned just above a sinking bucket to restrict excessive swinging. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And deep in the half-light other rods dodged deliberately to and fro, crossheads nodded, discs of metal rubbed smoothly against each other, slow and gentle, in a commingling of shadows and gleams. |
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