Definition of Clevis

1. 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..

Generic synonyms: Coupler, Coupling

Definition of Clevis

1. n. 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.

Definition of Clevis

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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Clevis

1. a metal fastening device [n -ISES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clevis

clever-clever
clever arse
clever clogs
cleverality
cleverclogs
cleverer
cleverest
cleverish
cleverishness
cleverly
cleverness
clevernesses
cleves
clevis (current term)
clevis pin
clevises
clew
clew-garnet
clew-garnets
clewed
clewing
clewless
clewline
clewlines
clews
cley
cleystaff
clianthus

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