Definition of clevis in English:

clevis

noun ˈklɛvɪsˈklɛvəs

A U-shaped or forked metal connector to which another part can be fastened by means of a bolt or pin passing through the ends of the connector.
U形夹，叉形夹；U形钩，叉形钩
as modifier a clevis pin
Example sentencesExamples
- Indeed, it appears there are several easy ways to secure the brake without using the afterthought clip, perhaps by drilling a small hole and inserting a clevis pin or something of that nature.
- Just drop the clevis over the post, placing the jack on the back side of the post in the clevis loop.
- The solid rocket boosters have worked flawlessly since the redesign of the O-rings and the clevis and tang joints that failed in the Challenger disaster.
- The trapezoidal elements vary in length and are attached to the framework using the Haver & Boecker tension profile and clevis screw system.
- Franke surmised that a clevis bolt in the control system broke, rendering the elevator useless.
- The pivot rod is released by loosening a clevis screw on the lift rod assembly.
- Operation is convenient, with clevis hitch hookup and easy-to-adjust wheel spindles.
- The clevis had broken off from the cylinder rod.
- The answer came in the form of hanger clamps that secure clevises to the pipes.

Origin

Late 16th century: perhaps related to cleave¹.

Rhymes

crevice, Nevis

Definition of clevis in US English:

clevis

nounˈklɛvəsˈklevəs

A U-shaped or forked metal connector within which another part can be fastened by means of a bolt or pin passing through the ends of the connector.
U形夹，叉形夹；U形钩，叉形钩
as modifier a clevis pin
Example sentencesExamples
- Just drop the clevis over the post, placing the jack on the back side of the post in the clevis loop.
- The solid rocket boosters have worked flawlessly since the redesign of the O-rings and the clevis and tang joints that failed in the Challenger disaster.
- Franke surmised that a clevis bolt in the control system broke, rendering the elevator useless.
- Indeed, it appears there are several easy ways to secure the brake without using the afterthought clip, perhaps by drilling a small hole and inserting a clevis pin or something of that nature.
- The trapezoidal elements vary in length and are attached to the framework using the Haver & Boecker tension profile and clevis screw system.
- The clevis had broken off from the cylinder rod.
- Operation is convenient, with clevis hitch hookup and easy-to-adjust wheel spindles.
- The answer came in the form of hanger clamps that secure clevises to the pipes.
- The pivot rod is released by loosening a clevis screw on the lift rod assembly.

Origin

Late 16th century: perhaps related to cleave.

词汇	clevis
释义	Definition of clevis in English: clevis noun ˈklɛvɪsˈklɛvəs A U-shaped or forked metal connector to which another part can be fastened by means of a bolt or pin passing through the ends of the connector. U形夹，叉形夹；U形钩，叉形钩 as modifier a clevis pin Example sentencesExamples Indeed, it appears there are several easy ways to secure the brake without using the afterthought clip, perhaps by drilling a small hole and inserting a clevis pin or something of that nature. Just drop the clevis over the post, placing the jack on the back side of the post in the clevis loop. The solid rocket boosters have worked flawlessly since the redesign of the O-rings and the clevis and tang joints that failed in the Challenger disaster. The trapezoidal elements vary in length and are attached to the framework using the Haver & Boecker tension profile and clevis screw system. Franke surmised that a clevis bolt in the control system broke, rendering the elevator useless. The pivot rod is released by loosening a clevis screw on the lift rod assembly. Operation is convenient, with clevis hitch hookup and easy-to-adjust wheel spindles. The clevis had broken off from the cylinder rod. The answer came in the form of hanger clamps that secure clevises to the pipes. Origin Late 16th century: perhaps related to cleave¹. Rhymes crevice, Nevis Definition of clevis in US English: clevis nounˈklɛvəsˈklevəs A U-shaped or forked metal connector within which another part can be fastened by means of a bolt or pin passing through the ends of the connector. U形夹，叉形夹；U形钩，叉形钩 as modifier a clevis pin Example sentencesExamples Just drop the clevis over the post, placing the jack on the back side of the post in the clevis loop. The solid rocket boosters have worked flawlessly since the redesign of the O-rings and the clevis and tang joints that failed in the Challenger disaster. Franke surmised that a clevis bolt in the control system broke, rendering the elevator useless. Indeed, it appears there are several easy ways to secure the brake without using the afterthought clip, perhaps by drilling a small hole and inserting a clevis pin or something of that nature. The trapezoidal elements vary in length and are attached to the framework using the Haver & Boecker tension profile and clevis screw system. The clevis had broken off from the cylinder rod. Operation is convenient, with clevis hitch hookup and easy-to-adjust wheel spindles. The answer came in the form of hanger clamps that secure clevises to the pipes. The pivot rod is released by loosening a clevis screw on the lift rod assembly. Origin Late 16th century: perhaps related to cleave.
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