clevis

American

[klev-is] / ˈklɛv ɪs /

noun

a U -shaped yoke at the end of a chain or rod, between the ends of which a lever, hook, etc., can be pinned or bolted.

clevis British

/ ˈklɛvɪs /

noun

the U-shaped component of a shackle for attaching a drawbar to a plough or similar implement

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Etymology

Origin of clevis

First recorded in 1585–95; akin to cleave ²

Example Sentences

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“It’s not what you look like, it’s what your clevis hangers look like,” Awan said, referring to the brackets used to support pipes.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2017

Step 4 Using your pliers, grasp the shaft firmly about 3/16 to � inch above the clevis or terminal bead.

From Time Magazine Archive

The play's not in the pedal itself, it's in the clevis.

From Time Magazine Archive

Step 3 Thread the blade onto the clevis, and slide the clevis onto the shaft.

From Time Magazine Archive

"If you can't find hook or clevis, cut the trace," he said.

From Winston of the Prairie by Dunton, W. Herbert

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