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Axis :: Axis (n.) The stem; the central part, or longitudinal support, on which organs or parts are arranged; the central line of any body..

Rotary :: Rotary (a.) Turning, as a wheel on its axis; pertaining to, or resembling, the motion of a wheel on its axis; rotatory; as, rotary motion..

Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A circular frame turning about an axis; a rotating disk, whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim, spokes or radii, and a central hub or nave, in which is inserted the axle, -- used for supporting and conveying vehicles, in machinery, and for various purposes; as, the wheel of a wagon, of a locomotive, of a mill, of a watch, etc..

Sporangia :: Sporangiophore (n.) The axis or receptacle in certain ferns (as Trichomanes), which bears the sporangia..

Windlass :: Windlass (n.) A machine for raising weights, consisting of a horizontal cylinder or roller moving on its axis, and turned by a crank, lever, or similar means, so as to wind up a rope or chain attached to the weight. In vessels the windlass is often used instead of the capstan for raising the anchor. It is usually set upon the forecastle, and is worked by hand or steam..

Treadmill :: Treadmill (n.) A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline. Also, a mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt..

Crane''s-bill :: Crane's-bill (n.) The geranium; -- so named from the long axis of the fruit, which resembles the beak of a crane..

Occipitoaxial :: Occipitoaxial (a.) Of or pertaining to the occipital bone and second vertebra, or axis..

Turn :: Turn (v. i.) To move round; to have a circular motion; to revolve entirely, repeatedly, or partially; to change position, so as to face differently; to whirl or wheel round; as, a wheel turns on its axis; a spindle turns on a pivot; a man turns on his heel..

Hypaxial :: Hypaxial (a.) Beneath the axis of the skeleton; subvertebral; hyposkeletal.

Barker''s Mill :: Barker's mill () A machine, invented in the 17th century, worked by a form of reaction wheel. The water flows into a vertical tube and gushes from apertures in hollow horizontal arms, causing the machine to revolve on its axis..

Parietal :: Parietal (a.) Attached to the main wall of the ovary, and not to the axis; -- said of a placenta..

Root :: Root (n.) The descending, and commonly branching, axis of a plant, increasing in length by growth at its extremity only, not divided into joints, leafless and without buds, and having for its offices to fix the plant in the earth, to supply it with moisture and soluble matters, and sometimes to serve as a reservoir of nutriment for future growth. A true root, however, may never reach the ground, but may be attached to a wall, etc., as in the ivy, or may hang loosely in the air, as in some epiphy

Columella :: Columella (n.) The upright pillar in the axis of most univalve shells.

Moment :: Moment (n.) Tendency, or measure of tendency, to produce motion, esp. motion about a fixed point or axis..

Synthermal :: Synteretics (n.) That department of medicine which relates to the preservation of health; prophylaxis.

Cremocarp :: Cremocarp (n.) The peculiar fruit of fennel, carrot, parsnip, and the like, consisting of a pair of carpels pendent from a supporting axis..

Verticle :: Verticle (n.) An axis; hinge; a turning point.

Flexion :: Flexion (n.) The bending of a limb or joint; that motion of a joint which gives the distal member a continually decreasing angle with the axis of the proximal part; -- distinguished from extension.

Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A firework which, while burning, is caused to revolve on an axis by the reaction of the escaping gases..

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