单词 | halfshaft |
释义 | > as lemmashalfshaft halfshaft n. a shaft of half the normal size or length; (in later use) spec. each of a pair of shafts connecting the differential to the driven wheels of a motor vehicle (cf. driveshaft n.). Π 1708 J. C. Compl. Collier 6 in T. Nourse Mistery of Husbandry Discover'd (ed. 3) Water which rises at the Coal-Shaft, may run into this Water or half Shaft, to be drawn there by Horses or Water Wheels. 1835 R. Willis Remarks Archit. Middle Ages vii. 94 Sometimes the sub-pier-arch rests on a pilaster instead of a half shaft. 1918 Irish Examiner 30 Jan. 2/3 (advt.) Motors and cycles. Ford Crown wheels, crankshafts, driving pinions, half shafts, roller bearings, brake shoes and bushings for sale. 1958 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 13 Sept. 687/2 If you want to be really independent, a half shaft and a coil should see you through any emergency. 2004 Indianapolis Star 31 May (State ed.) r14/1 Lazier retired from the race after 88 laps because his car had a broken right halfshaft. < as lemmas |
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