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rotating shaft

DEFINITIONS OF: rotating shaft

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n a revolving rod that transmits power or motion

Synonyms:
shaft
Types:
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camshaft
has cams attached to it
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
arbor, mandrel, mandril, spindle
any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
transmission shaft
rotating shaft that transmits rotary motion from the engine to the differential
Type of:
rod
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
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