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Spindle :: Spindle (n.) A shaft or pipe on which a core of sand is formed.

Vagina :: Vagina (n.) The shaft of a terminus, from which the bust of figure seems to issue or arise..

Lever :: Lever (n.) An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it..

Boultin :: Boultin (n.) One of the shafts of a clustered column.

Shaft :: Shaft (n.) A long passage for the admission or outlet of air; an air shaft.

Nib :: Nib (n.) One of the handles which project from a scythe snath; also, [Prov. Eng.], the shaft of a wagon..

Diameter :: Diameter (n.) The distance through the lower part of the shaft of a column, used as a standard measure for all parts of the order. See Module..

Rocker :: Rocker (n.) Same as Rock shaft.

Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A part that suspends a journal box in which shafting runs. See Illust. of Countershaft.

Cage :: Cage (n.) The box, bucket, or inclosed platform of a lift or elevator; a cagelike structure moving in a shaft..

Heelpost :: Heelpost (n.) The post supporting the outer end of a propeller shaft.

Crib :: Crib (n.) A structure or frame of timber for a foundation, or for supporting a roof, or for lining a shaft..

Driving :: Driving (a.) Communicating force; impelling; as, a driving shaft..

Shathmont :: Shathmont (n.) A shaftment.

Shaftman :: Shaftman (n.) Alt. of Shaftmen.

Air Shaft :: Air shaft () A passage, usually vertical, for admitting fresh air into a mine or a tunnel..

Staple :: Staple (n.) A shaft, smaller and shorter than the principal one, joining different levels..

Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The part of a candlestick which supports its branches.

Tilt Hammer :: Tilt hammer () A tilted hammer; a heavy hammer, used in iron works, which is lifted or tilted by projections or wipers on a revolving shaft; a trip hammer..

Bearing :: Bearing (n.) The part of an axle or shaft in contact with its support, collar, or boxing; the journal..

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