Wheel and ___ (one of the six simple machines) Crossword Clue

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Wheel and ___ (one of the six simple machines) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a shaft on which a wheel rotates

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WHEEL (verb)
1. move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
2. change directions as if revolving on a pivot
WHEEL (noun)
1. an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
2. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
SIMPLE (adjective)
1. apart from anything else; without additions or modifications
2. exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
SIMPLE (noun)
1. a person lacking intelligence or common sense
2. any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties

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