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The part of a candlestick which supports its branches.
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The part of the rotating element on which the rotating parts are mounted and by means of which energy is transmitted from the prime mover. ( 060)
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That part of a rotor that carries other rotating members and that is supported by bearings.
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an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
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The part by which energy is transmitted from the prime mover through the elements mounted on it, to the air or gas being compressed.
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The main part of a penis.
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The part that the rotating elements are attached to and through which energy is transferred from the prime mover.
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The rotating part in the center of a wind generator or motor that transfers power. See also: Alternator, Braking System, Generator, Governor, Thrust Bearing
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The rotating part of the motor that protrudes past the bearings for attachment to the driven equipment.
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The rotating member of the motor which protrudes past the bearings for attachment to the driven apparatus.
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A bar usually of steel, to support rotating parts or to transmit power
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