clevis

About 0.05 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A U-shaped coupling having holes at each end, through which a bolt is run; used especially to fit attachments to a tractor or other vehicle as it allows a degree of rotation about the bolt.

Similar words

hook hinge deck yoke range fork tread piece articulation clevis pin

Often followed by

pin pins and is to joint bolt was on

Word family

clevises