jackshaft

As nouns the difference between spindle and jackshaft

is that spindle is (spinning) a rod used for spinning and then winding natural fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread while jackshaft is a common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine.

As a verb spindle

is to make into a long tapered shape.

As nouns the difference between terms and jackshaft

is that terms is while jackshaft is a common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine.

As a noun jackshaft is

a common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine.

As nouns the difference between locomotive and jackshaft

is that locomotive is the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself, but pulls the coaches or rail cars or wagons while jackshaft is a common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine.

As an adjective locomotive

is of or relating to locomotion.

As nouns the difference between axle and jackshaft

is that axle is shoulder while jackshaft is a common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine.

As an adjective mechanical

is characteristic of someone who does manual labour for a living; coarse, vulgar.

As a noun jackshaft is

a common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine.

As nouns the difference between wheel and jackshaft

is that wheel is a circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines while jackshaft is a common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine.

As a verb wheel

is to roll along as on wheels.

As an adjective wheelless

is lacking wheels, without wheels.

As a noun jackshaft is

a common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine.

As an adjective rotational

is of, pertaining to or caused by rotation.

As a noun jackshaft is

a common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine.