Meaning | A revolving rod that transmits power or motion. |
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Synonym | shaft |
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Part of | rotating mechanism | A mechanism that rotates |
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Narrower | camshaft | Has cams attached to it |
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crankshaft | A rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank |
driveshaft | A rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application |
spindle, mandrel, mandril, arbor | Any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger / larger rotating parts |
transmission shaft | rotating shaft that transmits rotary motion from the engine to the differential |
Broader | rod | A long thin implement made of metal or wood |
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