1. A U-shaped metal fastening device with a pin or bolt through the ends, used to connect or attach parts together.
Usage: Common in mechanical and agricultural equipment

Examples

• The farmer used a clevis to attach the plow to the tractor.
• The clevis pin held the two metal rods securely in place.
• A clevis is essential for connecting the trailer to the vehicle.
• The mechanic replaced the worn clevis on the farm equipment.
• The clevis allowed for easy adjustment of the chain length.