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1. The 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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2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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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