central shaft

collocation in English

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central
adjective
uk
/ˈsen.trəl/us
/ˈsen.trəl/
in, at, from, or near the centre or most important part ...
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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 ofcentralandshaftfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This tomb presented acentralshaftthat separated two chambers; within this tomb, a rich treasure composed of seashells, turquoise, and jadeite was found.
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The subjects either matched the size of thecentralshaftof the illusory figure with the gap between their finger and thumb, or grasped that shaft.
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Thecentralshaftwas renewed.
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It has a circularcentralshaftand six angle shafts.
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A stack of plates is enclosed in a housing with a dividedcentralshaft.
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The helicopter is based around acentralshaftwith counter-rotating rotors.
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Thecentralshaftis the output shaft and the gear is used as a reduction gear.
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Three rectangular shafts, containing elevators, rise parallel to thecentralshaft.
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Behind the scrolls the spreading cylindrical form of thecentralshaftis plainly visible.
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Thecentralshaftis 26 feet high and topped by a turned finial.
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Pennaceous feathers have acentralshaft(or rachis) with vanes or vaxillum spreading to either side.
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Thecentralshaftis original, but the others are later replacements.
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Thecentralshaftfrom the mill was incorporated into a spiral staircase.
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The mechanism consists of a spring-loaded stack of thin disks on acentralshaft.
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Automatic revolving doors are powered above/below thecentralshaft, or along the perimeter.
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The catacombs have a six-pillaredcentralshaftwhich opens off the vestibule.
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If the top of this shelter were damaged there is no other exit, and its construction around acentralshaftincreases the danger of concussion to those inside.
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Power for the accessory drive is taken from thecentralshaftlinking the turbine and compressor sections of the engine.
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Astern turbines operated on the two wing shafts, with thecentralshaftidling when the ship was backing.
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The third boiler room was near the rear funnel and its turbine room was just aft, powering thecentralshaft.
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Air is pumped through the motor input which pushes on the vanes creating the rotational motion of thecentralshaft.
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The concept is similar to a stack of disks on acentralshaft, separated by a small air gap.
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Later analysis reveals the presence of acentralshaftthat runs nearly the length of the statue top-to-bottom.
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When thecentralshaftspins fast enough, the springs extend causing the clutch shoes to engage the friction face.
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To its rotatingcentralshaft, belts and gears could be attached to drive a great variety of machinery.
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