A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, used to apply force to ropes, cables, etc. It is typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers used to turn it.
A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.
A mechanical device that holds an object firmly in place, for example holding a drill bit in a high-speed rotating drill or grinder.
Meat from the shoulder of a cow or other animal.
A clucking sound.
A friend or close acquaintance; term of endearment.
A gentle touch or tap.
A throw, an incorrect bowling action.
An act or instance of vomiting.
On rhythm guitar or mandolin etc., the muting of a chord by lifting the fretting fingers immediately after strumming, producing a percussive effect.
A small pebble.
A casual throw.
To discard, to throw away.
To vomit.
To place in a chuck, or hold by means of a chuck, as in turning.
To throw; to bowl with an incorrect action.
To jilt; to dump.
To bore or turn (a hole) in a revolving piece held in a chuck.
On rhythm guitar or mandolin etc.: to mute a chord by lifting the fretting fingers immediately after strumming, producing a percussive effect.
To touch or tap gently.
To leave; to depart; to bounce.
To throw, especially in a careless or inaccurate manner.
To call, as a hen her chickens.
To make a clucking sound.