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English language (monolingual) [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general) / To decide which one to use | |||||||
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4 +3 | Axle: subject to lateral forces; shaft: for transmitting torque |
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axle or shaft or... axle Explanation: Look at these two definitions: ax·le/ˈaksəl/Noun: A rod or spindle (either fixed or rotating) passing through the center of a wheel or group of wheels: "axle grease"; "axle loads". More » Wikipedia - Dictionary.com - Answers.com - Merriam-Webster►axle - definition of axle by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus ... www.thefreedictionary.com/axle - CachedSimilar You +1'd this publicly. Undo A supporting shaft or member on or with which a wheel or a set of wheels revolves. 2. a. The spindle of an axletree. b. Either end of an axletree. ... Axletree - Axle grease - Driving axle - Axle box Mike -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 4 mins (2011-07-14 14:29:58 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- As you can see, a "shaft" is a long, slender stick of some sort: shaft/SHaft/Verb: (of light) Shine in beams. Noun: A long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club or the body of a spear or arrow. More » Dictionary.com - Answers.com - Merriam-Webster - The Free Dictionary►shaft - definition of shaft by the Free Online Dictionary ... www.thefreedictionary.com/shaft - CachedSimilar You +1'd this publicly. Undo a. The long narrow stem or body of a spear or arrow. b. A spear or arrow. 2. a. A projectile suggestive of a spear or arrow in appearance or configuration. ... Shaft of light Definition of shaft in the Medical ... Idioms Driveshaft Shaft alley Shaft furnace Shaft louse Rotating shaft More results from thefreedictionary.com » shaft - definition of shaft in the Medical dictionary - by the ... medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/shaft - CachedSimilar You +1'd this publicly. Undo shaft (shaft) a long slender part, such as the diaphysis of a long bone ... |
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