noun. A nonmoving part of a machine or power tool that supports a revolving part, such as the spindle of a lathe.

noun. The part of a stringed instrument adjoined to the end of the neck, where the strings are wound.

noun. The central frame of a spinning-mule, containing the operative mechanism of the machine.

noun. The wooden cross-beam to which a bell is bolted and which serves as the pivot on which it swings. Also called stock.

noun. In machinery: The framing used to support the gudgeons of a wheel.

noun. In a lathe, the frame which supports the live spindle, to which the work is chucked or dogged, as distinguished from the tail-stock, which supports the dead spindle; the live head.

noun. The transverse member which forms the end of the under frame of an American railroad-car.

noun. The part of a lathe that holds the revolving spindle and its attachments; -- also called poppet head, the opposite corresponding part being called a tailstock.

noun. The part of a planing machine that supports the cutter, etc.

noun. A part of a machine (such as a lathe or drill) that supports a rotating part

noun. A beam that supports a bell

noun. A clamp that restrains a cow by the neck

noun. The part of a guitar that holds the tensioning screws of the strings

noun. the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe)

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