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  1. Noun.  A part of a machine (such as a lathe or drill) that supports a rotating part.
  2. Noun.  A beam that supports a bell.
  3. Noun.  A clamp that restrains a cow by the neck.
  4. Noun.  The part of a guitar that holds the tensioning screws of the strings.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.