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Definitions
any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
Word origin
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”).
Used in a sentence
“The coil springs were manufactured by winding the heated steel strip direct out of the furnace on to a mandrel of the requisite size.”
“This socket forms the starting point of the piercing operation, enabling the mandrel to center itself on the work.”
“When inserted into the staple, the outside of the mandrel should fit the inside of the staple exactly.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
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