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Webster 1913 Edition

Clevis

Clev′is

,
Noun.
[Cf.
Cleave
to adhere,
Clavel
.]
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
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Clevis

CLEVIS

,
Noun.
An iron bent to the form of an ox bow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of a cartneap to hold the chain of the forward horse or oxen; or a draft iron on a plow.

Definition 2025

clevis

clevis

English

Noun

clevis ‎(plural clevises)

clevis
  1. 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.

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Etymology

First attested in 1590s. Origin unknown; probably derived from the verb "to cleave". If so, the word ultimately may stem from Scandinavian: compare Old Norse kljufa (to split).

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