crankshaft vs eccentric

crankshaft

noun
  • A rotating shaft that drives (or is driven by) a crank. 

verb
  • To deform in such a manner that part of the rod or bolt is displaced sideways, offset from the longitudinal axis of the part, but remains parallel with the part's main longitudinal axis, with the final shape somewhat resembling a crankshaft. 

eccentric

noun
  • A disk or wheel with its axis off centre, giving a reciprocating motion. 

  • One who does not behave like others. 

  • A kook; a person of bizarre habits or beliefs. 

  • A circle not having the same centre as another. 

  • An exercise that goes against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle. 

adj
  • Having a different center; not concentric. 

  • Against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle (such as results from flexion of the lower arm (bending of the elbow joint) by an external force while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles to control that movement; opening of the jaw while flexing the masseter). 

  • Having different goals or motives. 

  • Deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently; unconventional and slightly strange. 

  • Not at or in the centre; away from the centre. 

  • Not perfectly circular; elliptical. 

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