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arbor1

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːbə/
Definition of arbor

noun

  • an axle or spindle on which something revolves.
  • a device holding a tool in a lathe.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French arbre 'tree, axis'. The spelling change was due to association with Latin arbor 'tree'

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