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clevis
[klev-is]
noun
a U -shaped yoke at the end of a chain or rod, between the ends of which a lever, hook, etc., can be pinned or bolted.
clevis
/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
the U-shaped component of a shackle for attaching a drawbar to a plough or similar implement
Word History and Origins
Origin of clevis1
Example Sentences
Loosen the clevis screw and the nut where the rod slips into the drainpipe so you can pull out the rod enough to slip the new stopper into place.
“It’s not what you look like, it’s what your clevis hangers look like,” Awan said, referring to the brackets used to support pipes.
"The clevis is rather small, but it's the strongest I could find," Kenwyne said.
To adjust: Loosen lock nut "A," remove clevis pin "C" and turn yoke "B" to obtain proper length.
A one and one-eighth inch wire cable is thrown around the logs and made fast by means of a clevis.
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