mandrel

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

Etymology

From French mandrin, probably from Vulgar Latin *mamphurinum, from Latin mamphur (“a bow drill”), ultimately from Oscan or Ancient Greek μαννοφόρον (mannophóron, “wearing a collar”), from μανά (maná, “collar”) + φέρω (phérō, “to bear”); first element cognate with Latin monile (“collar”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

spindle, mandril, arbor

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