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Nib :: Nib (n.) One of the handles which project from a scythe snath; also, [Prov. Eng.], the shaft of a wagon..

Module :: Module (n.) The size of some one part, as the diameter of semi-diameter of the base of a shaft, taken as a unit of measure by which the proportions of the other parts of the composition are regulated. Generally, for columns, the semi-diameter is taken, and divided into a certain number of parts, called minutes (see Minute), though often the diameter is taken, and any dimension is said to be so many modules and minutes in height, breadth, or projection..

Plumming :: Plumming (n.) The operation of finding, by means of a mine dial, the place where to sink an air shaft, or to bring an adit to the work, or to find which way the lode inclines..

Aftershaft :: Aftershaft (n.) The hypoptilum.

Drum :: Drum (n.) One of the cylindrical, or nearly cylindrical, blocks, of which the shaft of a column is composed; also, a vertical wall, whether circular or polygonal in plan, carrying a cupola or dome..

Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A part that suspends a journal box in which shafting runs. See Illust. of Countershaft.

Web :: Web (n.) The arm of a crank between the shaft and the wrist.

Shaft :: Shaft (n.) A pole, especially a Maypole..

Downcast :: Downcast (n.) A ventilating shaft down which the air passes in circulating through a mine.

Underlayer :: Underlayer (n.) A perpendicular shaft sunk to cut the lode at any required depth.

Bank :: Bank (n.) The ground at the top of a shaft; as, ores are brought to bank..

Scape :: Scape (n.) The apophyge of a shaft.

Column :: Column (n.) Anything resembling, in form or position, a column in architecture; an upright body or mass; a shaft or obelisk; as, a column of air, of water, of mercury, etc.; the Column Vendome; the spinal column..

Neckmould :: Neckmould (n.) A small convex molding surrounding a column at the jinction of the shaft and capital.

Step :: Step (v. i.) In general, a framing in wood or iron which is intended to receive an upright shaft; specif., a block of wood, or a solid platform upon the keelson, supporting the heel of the mast..

Backband :: Backband (n.) The band which passes over the back of a horse and holds up the shafts of a carriage.

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

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

Cage :: Cage (n.) The box, bucket, or inclosed platform of a lift or elevator; a cagelike structure moving in a shaft..

Stang :: Stang (n.) A long bar; a pole; a shaft; a stake.

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