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noun • (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle • a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc. • any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts • a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning • any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object | ||||||||
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noun • a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) • any carefree episode | ||||||||
36% | 15 | Can be rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive | ||||||
noun • mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle | ||||||||
It Turns Plug When New Drive Head Is Inserted Crossword Clue
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SPINDLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SPINDLE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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