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Crank

A part of or attachment to a rotary SHAFT which is offset such that its axis which is parallel with the shaft, describes a circle when the shaft rotates. Usually used in conjunction with a "connecting rod" to convert the rotary motion of the shaft into a reciprocating motion as for oscillating a sieve. Also used as a component part of engines.