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Countershaft :: Countershaft (n.) An intermediate shaft; esp., one which receives motion from a line shaft in a factory and transmits it to a machine..

Indicator :: Indicator (n.) A telltale connected with a hoisting machine, to show, at the surface, the position of the cage in the shaft of a mine, etc..

Draglink :: Draglink (n.) A link connecting the cranks of two shafts.

Plumule :: Plumule (n.) The aftershaft of a feather. See Illust. under Feather.

Chimney :: Chimney (n.) That part of a building which contains the smoke flues; esp. an upright tube or flue of brick or stone, in most cases extending through or above the roof of the building. Often used instead of chimney shaft..

Shaft :: Shaft (n.) A rod at the end of a heddle.

Lander :: Lander (n.) A person who waits at the mouth of the shaft to receive the kibble of ore.

Tram :: Tram (n.) The shaft of a cart.

Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The trunk, stem, or stalk of a plant..

Blower :: Blower (n.) A device for producing a current of air; as: (a) A metal plate temporarily placed before the upper part of a grate or open fire. (b) A machine for producing an artificial blast or current of air by pressure, as for increasing the draft of a furnace, ventilating a building or shaft, cleansing gram, etc..

Shaftment :: Shaftment (n.) A measure of about six inches.

Millwork :: Millwork (n.) The shafting, gearing, and other driving machinery of mills..

Verge :: Verge (n.) The shaft of a column, or a small ornamental shaft..

Shaft :: Shaft (n.) A column, an obelisk, or other spire-shaped or columnar monument..

Ridgeband :: Ridgeband (n.) The part of a harness which passes over the saddle, and supports the shafts of a cart; -- called also ridgerope, and ridger..

Staple :: Staple (n.) A shaft, smaller and shorter than the principal one, joining different levels..

Overhang :: Overhang (n.) The projection of a part beyond another part that is directly below it, or beyond a part by which it is supported; as, the overhang of a shaft; i. e., its projection beyond its bearing..

Spindle :: Spindle (n.) A shaft or pipe on which a core of sand is formed.

Cincture :: Cincture (n.) The fillet, listel, or band next to the apophyge at the extremity of the shaft of a column..

Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The body of a column; the cylindrical pillar between the capital and base (see Illust. of Column). Also, the part of a chimney above the roof. Also, the spire of a steeple..

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