Clevis

Word CLEVIS
Character 6
Hyphenation clev is
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Clevis"

What do we mean by clevis?

A U-shaped metal piece with holes in each end through which a pin or bolt is run, used as a fastening device. noun

An iron bent in the form of a stirrup, horseshoe, or the letter U, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used to connect a draft-chain or whipple-tree to a cart or plow. noun

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. 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. 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. 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.

A derogatory term for a male African American. Urban Dictionary

A combination of funny and clever to create the ultimate compliment. Urban Dictionary

A sex position where the operator defecates under the receivers tongue. The operator must pull the receivers tongue over the poop. After that the receiver has to gurgle and swallow the poop (perhaps chewing). To hit the Magee means that you received too much poop from the operator. Urban Dictionary

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The word "clevis" in example sentences

No sense burning the extra gas in the summer in order to haul what's in my vehicle now: snacks and water, extra set of pak boots and heavy socks, insulated overalls, snow-shovel, salt, come-along, chain, CLEVIS (everyone forgets the clevis!), old set of used lifting straps to protect trees I winch from ... ❋ Unknown (2009)

Next, run the clevis through both loops of the protector and secure with the pin. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Generally, the accessory kit includes recovery straps, tree protector strap, clevis (which allows you to connect the wire rope to the tree protector strap), optional remote control system, snatch blocks (also known as pulley blocks), tow hooks, and heavy gloves. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Insert the hook at the end of the wire rope into the clevis. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Also the joints it used were not those stupid clevis things ATK uses, but instead were a design that tightened as pressure increased. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Next to the two-horse cultivator, it was a blunt and puny tool, a simple adjustable V that runs between the rows, teeth on the bottom, a clevis for the horse at the pointy end and handles for the humans behind. ❋ Kristin Kimball (2010)

The simplest horse-drawn kind is the one-bottom walking plow, a heavy pointed hunk of steel with handles on the back end, a clevis to hitch to the horses on the front. ❋ Kristin Kimball (2010)

I collected some delicious new words: clevis, peen, zerk. ❋ Kristin Kimball (2010)

To the top ring, tie a 5-foot leader and connect a crawler harness with a quick-change clevis. ❋ Unknown (2007)

With the snap and the clevis, you can change baits easily. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Thread six No. 5 plastic beads (I like chartreuse) or a Bass Pro Shops XPS blade spacer, then a medium Quick Change clevis and spinner blade in a holographic rainbow trout color, onto the leader. ❋ Unknown (2005)

This year he blew his last chance to win a title due to clevis (a U-shaped piece of iron). ❋ Unknown (2007)

It had a pole for a beam, steel rods for bows, and a clevis extending behind the beam for hitching. ❋ Unknown (1996)

A heel chain clevis, and two hame line rings need replacing, and that means reworking and riveting the harness as well. ❋ Modesitt, L. E. (1994)

It was hardest if they put the clevis behind because they'd bend you forward and put your head under the bar. ❋ Unknown (1967)

They would put a clevis around your feet and run a bar through it. ❋ Unknown (1967)

-- James Winters and C.arles C. Gapen, Lacon, Ill. We claim the skeleton frame, A, or its equivalent, provided with an adjustable clevis, and attached to the end of the tongue, or reaping and mowing machines, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein described and represented. ❋ Various (N/A)

To the lever is attached a strong clevis, to receive the hook of the chain, that is secured to the stump to be pulled. ❋ Various (N/A)

To the forward end of the tongue is attached a loop or clevis, to receive an iron pin, to be driven into the ground to keep the machine from moving about while being used. ❋ Various (N/A)

"That [goddamn] [Clevis] stole my [stereo]!!" ❋ Beex (2016)

I say, [Ansol], that was quite [clevy] when you firebombed [the abortion] clinic! Those heathen bastards" ❋ Rowley (2005)

[P1]: Bro, did you see Her last night? [P2]: [Yeah man] she and him had a Magee Clevis ❋ Hell A Fella (2020)

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