clevis pins

A form of clevis pin — The part of a clevis fastener that allows rotation of the connected parts about the axis of the pin. A clevis pin consists of a head, shank and hole. The hole passes through the shank at the opposite end of the pin from the head. A cotter pin or similar through the hole keeps the clevis pin in place.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of clevis pin
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