ROCKSHAFT


Meaning of ROCKSHAFT in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: rock (I) + shaft

: a shaft that oscillates on its journals instead of revolving and that usually carries levers or projecting pieces (as arms, wipers, or tumblers) to receive and communicate reciprocating motion

II. noun

Etymology: rock (IV) + shaft

: a shaft through which rock filling is introduced into a mine

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