Examples of crankcase in a Sentence
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The crankcase is the central, lower housing of the engine.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Clean the area around the oil cap to prevent debris from getting inside the crankcase, then remove the cap.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Among other components, the power train incorporates new injectors, a tilted cylinder, a new starting system and a crankcase design that significantly reduces mechanical and drive belt noise.
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Josh Max,
Forbes,
5 Nov. 2024
Related Stories The Best Zero-Turn Mowers of 2023 The Best Tools of 2023 Test Run the Mower Check the mower’s dip stick to be sure that there’s sufficient oil in the crankcase.
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Roy Berendsohn,
Popular Mechanics,
17 Mar. 2023
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Clean the area around the oil cap to prevent debris from getting inside the crankcase, then remove the cap.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Among other components, the power train incorporates new injectors, a tilted cylinder, a new starting system and a crankcase design that significantly reduces mechanical and drive belt noise.
—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
5 Nov. 2024
Related Stories The Best Zero-Turn Mowers of 2023 The Best Tools of 2023 Test Run the Mower Check the mower’s dip stick to be sure that there’s sufficient oil in the crankcase.
—
Roy Berendsohn,
Popular Mechanics,
17 Mar. 2023
See All Example Sentences for crankcase
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“Crankcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crankcase. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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crankcase
noun
crank·case
ˈkraŋk-ˌkās 
: the covering of a crankshaft
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