big end
the end of a connecting rod or piston rod that is attached to a crankpin.
Origin of big end
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How to use big end in a sentence
"One of the big ends of a piston flew off," he reported to the official, when the latter arrived.
The Hero of Panama | F. S. BreretonIt seems to induce a more perfect neck to stand the gourds up when half grown so that they rest on their big ends.
The Vegetable Garden | AnonymousThose fitted with brasses require the same attention as Big Ends.
How to Become an Engineer | Frank W. DoughtyEach rod may be fitted independently of the other and perfect compensation for wear of the big ends is possible.
Aviation Engines | Victor Wilfred PagThere are three grooves machined in each crank disc and three connecting rod big ends run in each pair of grooves.
Aviation Engines | Victor Wilfred Pag
British Dictionary definitions for big end
Also called (in vertical engines): bottom end the larger end of a connecting rod in an internal-combustion engine: Compare little end
the bearing surface between the larger end of a connecting rod and the crankpin of the crankshaft
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