mandril

man·drel

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Definitions of mandril word

noun mandril a shaft or bar the end of which is inserted into a workpiece to hold it during machining. 1
noun mandril a spindle on which a circular saw or grinding wheel rotates. 1
noun mandril the driving spindle in the headstock of a lathe. 1
noun mandril Alternative spelling of mandrel. 1

before 1510

One of the 26% oldest English words

1510-20; perhaps akin to French mandrin

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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