CLEVIS

clevis

(noun) a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc.

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

clevis (plural clevises)

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.

Anagrams

• clives

Source: Wiktionary


Clev"is, n. Etym: [Cf. Cleave to adhere, Clavel.]

Definition: A piece of metal bent in the form of an oxbow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of the tongue of a plow, wagen, etc., to attach it to a draft chain, whiffletree, etc.;

– called also clavel, clevy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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