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crankcase

/ˈkræŋk.keɪs/

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noun

/ˈkræŋk.keɪs/C1formaltechnical
  • ruКорпус или кожух, в котором находится коленчатый вал в двигателе внутреннего сгорания или аналогичном механизме.

A noun referring to the housing or enclosure that contains the crankshaft in an internal combustion engine or similar machinery.

  1. Engine component housingC1formaltechnical

    The housing that encloses the crankshaft and connecting rods in an internal combustion engine, typically containing lubricating oil.

    ruКартер

    • The mechanic drained the oil from the crankcase before removing the engine.
    • A crack in the crankcase can cause serious oil leaks.
    • Modern engines have a sealed crankcase to reduce emissions.
Forms
  • crankcases plural form
  • crankcases' possessive plural form
  • crankcase's possessive singular form