15
axle(noun, support, point, beam, shaft)
11
axis(noun, support, beam, shaft, stem)
10
pivot(noun, shaft, rotation, something)
9
mandrel(noun, rotation, pivot)
8
pin(noun, support, stem, rotation, pivot)
7
arbor(noun, shaft, rotation)
5
beam(noun, shaft, tunnel, rod)
5
mandril
5
pole(noun, support, beam, shaft, stem)
5
rod(noun, support, beam, shaft, stem)
4
arbour(noun, shaft)
4
hinge(noun, rotation)
4
shaft(noun, support, point, center, stem)
4
stem(noun, shaft, pivot)
4
swivel(noun, rotation)
4
spool(noun, reel, hinge, axle)
3
hub
3
pintle
2
bower
2
curl
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