Crankshaft vs. Driveshaft

Crankshaftnoun

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

Crankshaftnoun

a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank

Crankshaft

A crankshaft is a shaft driven by a crank mechanism, consisting of a series of cranks and crankpins to which the connecting rods of an engine is attached. It is a mechanical part able to perform a conversion between reciprocating motion and rotational motion.

Driveshaftnoun

A shaft used to transmit rotary motion.

Driveshaftnoun

a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application.

Driveshaftnoun

a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application