shaft
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rotating machine element used to transmit power from one part to another
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Encyclopedic overview
In mechanical engineering, a shaft is a rotating machine element, usually circular in cross section, which is used to transmit power from one part to another, or from a machine which produces power to a machine which absorbs power.
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