Crosshead

[krɒshed]

Definition

(noun.) metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth.

Typist: Shirley--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A beam or bar across the head or end of a rod, etc., or a block attached to it and carrying a knuckle pin; as the solid crosspiece running between parallel slides, which receives motion from the piston of a steam engine and imparts it to the connecting rod, which is hinged to the crosshead.

Typed by Ann