way shaft

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way shaft - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Rock shaft \Rock" shaft`\ [Cf. Rock, v. i.] (Mach.)
     A shaft that oscillates on its journals, instead of
     revolving, -- usually carrying levers by means of which it
     receives and communicates reciprocating motion, as in the
     valve gear of some steam engines; -- called also rocker,
     rocking shaft, and way shaft.
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  Way shaft \Way" shaft`\
     1. (Mach.) A rock shaft.
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     2. (Mining) An interior shaft, usually one connecting two
        levels. --Raymond.
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