mainshaft

English

noun
Definitions
  • the principal shaft of a motor
  • (archery) The primary shaft of an arrow into which the foreshaft containing the arrowhead is inserted.

Etymology

Affix from English main (power, might, force, strength) + English shaft.

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English

shaft

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