Metal Fabricating Glossary

clutch

 noun

Definitions

1. A coupling used to connect or disconnect a driving machine member such as a crankshaft or flywheel to a driven machine member such as another flywheel or crankshaft. The engaging or disengaging may be controlled by hand or by power.

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