Wheel and ___ (simple machine) Crossword Clue

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Wheel and ___ (simple machine) Crossword Answer

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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MACHINE (noun)
1. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
2. a group that controls the activities of a political party
MACHINE (verb)
1. make by machinery
2. turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
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

Hint 3: Anagram

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AXEL

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