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| axle |
a bar or shaft on which a wheel or wheels turn. |
| barrel |
any cylindrical part, such as the shaft of a gun. [1/4 definitions] |
| drill1 |
a tool with a shaft that has sharp cutting edges and is turned at a high speed to make holes in wood, metal, and other materials. [1/4 definitions] |
| shaft |
a rod in a machine that turns and is often attached to gears. The shaft transfers power or motion from one part to another. [1/6 definitions] |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. [1/2 definitions] |
| sunbeam |
a ray or shaft of light from the sun. |
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