(of a straight bolt or rod) To deform in such a manner that part of the rod or bolt is displaced sideways, offset from the longitudinal axis of the part, but remains parallel with the part's main longitudinal axis, with the final shape somewhat resembling a crankshaft.

A rotating shaft that drives (or is driven by) a crank.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of crankshaft

plural of crankshaft

simple past tense and past participle of crankshaft

present participle of crankshaft