clevis

noun

clev·​is ˈkle-vəs 

: shackle sense 3

Examples of clevis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Seachoice grapnel anchor has a clevis link to attach the anchor rope. — Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023

Light blade that spins on a clevis? — oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2021

Word History

Etymology

earlier clevi, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse kljufa to split — more at cleave

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for clevis

• brevis
• crevice
• devas