| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | shaft |
| Synonyms: | arbor, axis, axle, lance, pivot, pole, rod, stem |
| Main Entry: | axis |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | point around which something revolves |
| Synonyms: | arbor, axle, hinge, pivot, pole, shaft, spindle, stalk, stem, support, turning point |
| Main Entry: | axle |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | shaft around which wheels rotate |
| Synonyms: | arbor, axis, gudgeon, mandrel, pin, pivot, pole, rod, shaft, spindle, stalk, stem, support |
| Notes: | axel is the figure-skating jump; axle is the pin or rod between two wheels |
| Main Entry: | bolt |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | large roll of material |
| Synonyms: | coil, curl, cylinder, package, spindle, spiral, twist |
| Main Entry: | pivot |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | center point about which something |
| Synonyms: | axle, center, focal point, fulcrum, heart, hinge, hub, kingpin, revolves axis, shaft, spindle, swivel, turning point |
| Antonyms: | exterior, exteriority, outside |
| Main Entry: | spool |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | reel |
| Synonyms: | bobbin, cylinder, spindle |
| Main Entry: | shaft |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | long part of something |
| Synonyms: | arrow, axis, axle, bar, barb, beam, chimney, column, conduit, cylinder, diaphysis, duct, flue, handle, helve, hole, lance, missile, monolith, obelisk, pillar, pinnacle, pole, ray, rod, spear, spindle, spire, thill, tongue, tunnel, vent |
| Main Entry: | bobbin |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | spool |
| Synonyms: | braid, coil, cord, cylinder, pin, quill, ratchet, reel, spindle |