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windup [′wīn‚dəp] (mechanical engineering) The twisting of a shaft under a torsional load, usually resulting in vibration and other undesirable effects as the shaft relaxes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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