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• rudder crosshead — noun : an athwartship metal bar or casting which is secured to a rudderhead in lieu of a tiller and to which the connecting rods of the steering gear are secured …   Useful english dictionary

• crosshead — /kraws hed , kros /, n. 1. Print. a title or heading filling a line or group of lines the full width of the column. 2. Mach. a sliding member of a reciprocating engine for keeping the motion of the joint between a piston rod and a connecting rod… …   Universalium

• Ship — A ship IPA|/ʃɪp/ audio|en us ship.ogg|Audio (US) is a large vessel that floats on water. Ships are generally distinguished from boats based on size. Ships may be found on lakes, seas, and rivers and they allow for a variety of activities, such as …   Wikipedia

• Gudgeon — For the freshwater fish, see gudgeon (fish). In general, a gudgeon is a circular fitting, often made of metal, which is fixed onto some surface. It allows for the pivoting of another fixture. It is generally used with a pintle, which is a male… …   Wikipedia

• yoke — yoke1 yokeless, adj. /yohk/, n., pl. yokes for 1, 3 20, yoke for 2; v., yoked, yoking. n. 1. a device for joining together a pair of draft animals, esp. oxen, usually consisting of a crosspiece with two bow shaped pieces, each enclosing the head… …   Universalium

• yoke — /joʊk / (say yohk) noun (plural yokes for defs 1 and 3 10 or yoke for def. 2, for defs 1 and 3 10) 1. a contrivance for joining a pair of draught animals, especially oxen, usually consisting of a crosspiece with two bow shaped pieces beneath,… …  

• rapson's slide — ˈrapsənz noun Usage: usually capitalized R Etymology: from the name Rapson : a device that consists of a crosshead capable of moving in fixed guides and having a pivoted block with a hole in it through which passes a lever hinged at a fixed point …   Useful english dictionary