long shaft

collocation in English

meaningsoflongandshaft

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long
adjective
uk
/lɒŋ/us
/lɑːŋ/
continuing for a large amount ...
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shaft
noun[C]
uk
/ʃɑːft/us
/ʃæft/
a pole or rod that forms the handle of a tool ...
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(Definition oflongandshaftfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The cylinder was connected to the variable-speed motor by means of gears, alongshaftin the plate, a highspeed grinder spindle, and a timing belt end pulleys.
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It consists of an orb mounted on alongshaft.
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The relativelylongshaftof the ischium curved downwards.
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The 15 hp straight-4 drove the rear wheels via alongshaft.
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Thelongshaftrests on the knee and is used to lift up pieces of earth.
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The scraper is made of alongshaft, frequently around 30 cm (1 ft) in length.
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They generally have a large head and alongshaftfor maximum club speed.
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It consists of a large conical-shaped head with a golden five-pointed star mounted on alongshaft.
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He tied his canoe here and took out his pole, alongshaftused to pull along the river.
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The torches were made from aluminium, with alongshaftholding a cup that contained the burner.
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Power was transmitted by alongshaftwith universal joints to the 3-speed sliding-gear manual gearbox with reverse.
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The burrows are usually composed of alongshaftwith a chamber at the end, occasionally with a second entrance shaft.
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The cube itself is connected to the underground museum by alongshaftwith windows that allow light to shine in from above.
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The memorial is in the form of a cross on alongshaftwhich stands on a four tiered octagonal plinth.
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It consists of alongshaft(the truncus) and a terminal capsule called a glans, containing a stylus and ejaculatory duct.
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It consists of a cutting head at the end of alongshaftwith a handle or handles and sometimes a shoulder strap.
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Thelongshaftoffered it more leverage in comparison to the hilt of the katana, enabling the naginata to cut more efficiently.
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They generally have alongshaftand taper at their end, but they are not nearly as sharp as sewing needles.
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Thelongshaftof a fairway wood also requires lots of room to swing, making it unsuitable for tighter lies such as punching out from underneath trees.
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Thelongshaft"holds" the active (unsecured) stitches of the fabric, to prevent them from unravelling, whereas the tapered ends are used to "form new stitches".
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In the standard-winged nightjar, this modified primary consists of an extremelylongshaftwith a small pennant (actually a large web of barbules) at the tip.
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