eccentric

Word Type

n.

eccentric Meaning Definition

A disk or wheel so arranged upon a shaft that the center of the wheel and that of the shaft do not coincide. It is used for operating valves in steam engines, and for other purposes. The motion derived is precisely that of a crank having the same throw.

Synonyms for eccentric

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