shafting

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shaft·ing

(shăf′tĭng)

1. A system of shafts, as in a mechanical device, for transmitting motion or power.

2. Material from which shafts are made.

3. Slang An instance of harsh or unfair treatment: got a shafting when they bought that house.

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shafting

(ˈʃɑːftɪŋ)

1. (Mechanical Engineering) an assembly of rotating shafts for transmitting power

2. the stock from which shafts are made

3. (Architecture) architect a set of shafts

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and the units can accept commercial grade or re-usable shafting without necessitating specially machined and costly ground or polished shafts.