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mandrel
noun man·drel \ˈman-drəl\
Definition of MANDREL
1
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
2
: the shaft and bearings on which a tool (as a circular saw) is mounted
Variants of MANDREL
man·drel also man·dril \ˈman-drəl\
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Origin of MANDREL
Medieval Latin maundrellus, probably ultimately from Old Occitan mandre kingpin
First Known Use: 1554
Medical Dictionary
mandrel
noun man·drel
Medical Definition of MANDREL
: the shaft and bearings on which a tool (as a dental grinding disk) is mounted
Variants of MANDREL
man·drel also man·dril \ˈman-drəl\
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