crankweb

English

Etymology

From crank +‎ web

Noun

crankweb (plural crankwebs)

1. (mechanical engineering) A part of a crankshaft on either side of a connecting rod bearing.
   • 1958 September, “Swindon's First Main-Line Diesel Locomotive”, in Railway Magazine, page 601:

     The roller main bearings are mounted on the crankwebs, the outer races being mounted in the annular walls of the crankcase.

Alternative forms

• crank web