MANDREL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "mandrel" comes from Ancient Greek μαννοφόρον. It started in Latin mamphur. Then it appeared in Late Latin *mamphurinum. Later, people used it in French mandrin. Many other languages have similar words:.

  • Latin: monile

🧩 Fun Fact

A word passing through this many languages survived because it named something universally important.