crosshead

cross·head

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kraws-hed, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔsˌhɛd, ˈkrɒs-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kraws-hed, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔsˌhɛd, ˈkrɒs-/

Definitions of crosshead word

noun crosshead a subsection or paragraph heading printed within the body of the text 3
noun crosshead a block or beam, usually restrained by sliding bearings in a reciprocating mechanism, esp the junction piece between the piston rod and connecting rod of an engine 3
noun crosshead a bar fixed across the top of the rudder post to which the tiller is attached 3
noun crosshead a block, rod, or beam fixed at the head of any part of a mechanism 3
noun crosshead a sliding bar or block joining a connecting rod and a piston rod: converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion, as in the steam engine 3
noun crosshead A crosshead is a block or bar between the piston and the connecting rod of an engine, that prevents the piston from moving from side to side and damaging the piston and cylinder. 3

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Origin of crosshead

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; cross- + head

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Parts of speech for Crosshead

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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crosshead popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

crosshead usage trend in Literature

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