Usually means: Mechanism converting rotational motion to linear.
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Definitions from Wikipedia (Scotch yoke)

noun:  The (also known as slotted link mechanism) a reciprocating motion mechanism, converting the linear motion of a slider into rotational motion, or vice versa.


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