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Nuclear :: Nuclear (a.) Of or pertaining to a nucleus; as, the nuclear spindle (see Illust. of Karyokinesis) or the nuclear fibrils of a cell; the nuclear part of a comet, etc..

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

Arbor :: Arbor (n.) An axle or spindle of a wheel or opinion.

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

Spindle :: Spindle (n.) A long and slender stalk resembling a spindle.

Shiver :: Shiver (n.) A spindle.

Spindleworm :: Spindletail (n.) The pintail duck.

Spindlelegs :: Spindle-legged (a.) Having long, slender legs..

Heer :: Heer (n.) A yarn measure of six hundred yards or / of a spindle. See Spindle.

Live :: Live (a.) Imparting power; having motion; as, the live spindle of a lathe..

Fusil :: Fusil (n.) A bearing of a rhomboidal figure; -- named from its shape, which resembles that of a spindle..

Tailstock :: Tailstock (n.) The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center. The headstock supports the live spindle..

Spindle :: Spindle (n.) The fusee of a watch.

Spindle-legged :: Spindle (v. i.) To shoot or grow into a long, slender stalk or body; to become disproportionately tall and slender..

Cockhead :: Cockhead (n.) The rounded or pointed top of a grinding mill spindle, forming a pivot on which the stone is balanced..

Driver :: Driver (n.) A crossbar on a grinding mill spindle to drive the upper stone.

Journal :: "Journal (a.) That portion of a rotating piece, as a shaft, axle, spindle, etc., which turns in a bearing or box. See Illust. of Axle box..

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

Dead :: Dead (a.) Not imparting motion or power; as, the dead spindle of a lathe, etc. See Spindle..

Puppet :: Puppet (n.) The upright support for the bearing of the spindle in a lathe.

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