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counter·shaft (-s̸haft′)

noun

an intermediate shaft that transmits motion from the main shaft of a machine to a working part

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countershaft Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • balance: This advanced power unit features water cooling, balancing countershaft, exhaust control valve and reed intake for riding pleasure and constant power.

Adjective modifier

  • intermediate: Several other stand-mounted options were available to replace or compliment the standard intermediate countershaft and further details of these can be found here.

Modifies a noun

  • pulley: This employed an unusual but effective trick: the motor pulley was a V but the large countershaft pulley was flat.

Noun used with modifier

  • drive: Mounted on the maker's heavy cast-iron stand with chip tray, shelves and a built-on 12-speed all V-belt drive countershaft unit.
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