vilebrequin

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French

vilebrequin

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French wembelkin, from Middle Dutch wimmelkijn.

Pronunciation

Noun

vilebrequin m (plural vilebrequins)

  1. crank (tool)
  2. crankshaft

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