Mandrel
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A rotating shaft or spindle that serves as an axis or support for larger rotating components in a lathe or other machine tool.
“The machinist secured the workpiece firmly onto the mandrel before switching on the lathe.”
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man·drel
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