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Aft: Near, toward, or at the rear (stern) of the ship.

Bevel Drive Shaft: A shaft with a bevel gear at one end or both ends. It is used primarily for driving an overhead camshaft.

Heterograft: A graft taken from one species and placed in another.

Homograft: A graft taken from one human subject and trans-- planted to another.

After Acquired Clause: A contractual clause in a mortgage agreement stating that any additional mortgageable property attained by the borrower after the mortgage is signed will be regarded as additional security f . . . View Full Definition

Autograft: A graft taken from one part of the patient's body and transplanted to another part.

Blocked (Rafters): Short '2 by 4's' used to keep rafters from twisting, and installed at the ends and at mid-span.

Aftermarket: Phase that occurs after post-production. The game is now in the marketplace, and opportunities now exist for add-ons, expansion packs, sequels, and other ancillary marketing opportunities.

Crankshaft: The main rotating shaft running through the length of the engine. As the pistons move up and down, they work together to spin the crankshaft. The rotating motion of the crankshaft is transmi . . . View Full Definition

Camshaft: A metal shaft with two or more cams (oval “lobes”) that rotates to operate inlet and/or exhaust valves in a four-stroke engine.