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Record 1 2014-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
DEF

A usually short shaft or pin whose pointed end forms the fulcrum and center on which something turns about, oscillates, or balances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Pièce cylindrique qui se loge dans une autre pièce, soit pour tourner dans celle-ci, soit pour lui servir de soutien lorsque cette deuxième pièce est destinée à tourner.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ejes, muñones y placas giratorias (Componentes mecánicos)
DEF

Espiga en que termina el extremo inferior de un árbol vertical o de otra pieza análoga, para servirle de apoyo y facilitar su rotación.

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