clevis Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: K L EH1 V IH0 S
What Does Clevis Mean?
As a noun, clevis means 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.
Clevis Definition (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.
Synonyms of Clevis
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Word Forms & Grammar
clevis (plural clevises)
Words That Rhyme With Clevis
Origin of Clevis
First attested in the 1590s. Ultimately related to cleave. Exact origin unknown; probably derived from the verb cleave. If so, the word ultimately may stem from Scandinavian: compare Old Norse kljúfa (“to split”), Old Norse klofi (“a forked stick”).