as

Definitions of as
  1. noun
    the center around which something rotates
    synonyms: omwentelingsas, spil, spindel
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    middelpunt, pivot, sleutelfiguur, spil
    axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
    fits, har, roerhaak, scharnierpen
    a pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge
    type of:
    mechaniek, mechanisme
    device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
  2. noun
    a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
    synonyms: spil, spindel
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    draagas, wielas
    a shaft on which a wheel rotates
    type of:
    paal, staaf, staak, stang
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
  3. noun
    the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
    synonyms: omwentelingsas
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    type of:
    halswervel
    one of 7 vertebrae in the human spine located in the neck region
  4. noun
    the residue that remains when something is burned
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    types:
    vliegas
    fine solid particles of ash that are carried into the air when fuel is combusted
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