mandrel

noun man·drel \ˈman-drəl\

Definition of MANDREL

a : a usually tapered or cylindrical axle, spindle, or arbor inserted into a hole in a piece of work to support it during machining

b : a metal bar that serves as a core around which material (as metal) may be cast, molded, forged, bent, or otherwise shaped

: the shaft and bearings on which a tool (as a circular saw) is mounted

man·drel also man·dril \ˈman-drəl\

Medieval Latin maundrellus, probably ultimately from Old Occitan mandre kingpin

First Known Use: 1554

Medical Dictionary

noun man·drel

: the shaft and bearings on which a tool (as a dental grinding disk) is mounted

man·drel also man·dril \ˈman-drəl\

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