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Step :: Step (v. i.) A bearing in which the lower extremity of a spindle or a vertical shaft revolves.

Ginging :: Ginging (n.) The lining of a mine shaft with stones or bricks to prevent caving.

Shathmont :: Shathmont (n.) A shaftment.

Thunderbolt :: Thunderbolt (n.) A shaft of lightning; a brilliant stream of electricity passing from one part of the heavens to another, or from the clouds to the earth..

Tubbing :: Tubbing (n.) A lining of timber or metal around the shaft of a mine; especially, a series of cast-iron cylinders bolted together, used to enable those who sink a shaft to penetrate quicksand, water, etc., with safety..

Vagina :: Vagina (n.) The shaft of a terminus, from which the bust of figure seems to issue or arise..

Cannon :: Cannon (n.) A hollow cylindrical piece carried by a revolving shaft, on which it may, however, revolve independently..

Vamplate :: Vamplate (n.) A round of iron on the shaft of a tilting spear, to protect the hand..

Bar :: Bar (n.) A broad shaft, or band, or stripe; as, a bar of light; a bar of color..

Rhachis :: Rhachis (n.) The shaft of a feather. The rhachis of the after-shaft, or plumule, is called the hyporhachis..

Use :: Use (v. t.) A stab of iron welded to the side of a forging, as a shaft, near the end, and afterward drawn down, by hammering, so as to lengthen the forging..

Semiplume :: Semiplume (n.) A feather which has a plumelike web, with the shaft of an ordinary feather..

Toe :: Toe (n.) The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step..

Crib :: Crib (n.) A structure or frame of timber for a foundation, or for supporting a roof, or for lining a shaft..

Winze :: Winze (n.) A small shaft sunk from one level to another, as for the purpose of ventilation..

Limber :: Limber (n.) The shafts or thills of a wagon or carriage.

Upcast :: Upcast (n.) The ventilating shaft of a mine out of which the air passes after having circulated through the mine; -- distinguished from the downcast. Called also upcast pit, and upcast shaft..

Shafting :: Shafting (n.) Shafts, collectivelly; a system of connected shafts for communicating motion..

Boss :: Boss (n.) The enlarged part of a shaft, on which a wheel is keyed, or at the end, where it is coupled to another..

Cimbia :: Cimbia (n.) A fillet or band placed around the shaft of a column as if to strengthen it.

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