indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
gnashing the teeth; gear cutting
generic; general purpose; all-purpose
numerical control; network computer
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
exchange function; swapping capability
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis
general-purpose machine; general-purpose computer
composite; combined; complex
contrast; juxtaposition; comparison; correlation (of strata)
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
multifunction; multipurpose
association; link; connection; pledge (esp. for marriage); promise
writing; composition; essay; sentence
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)
right-angled parallelepiped; cuboid; rectangular solid; rectangular prism
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)
one's company; company one works for; in-house; belonging to the company
in-house manufactured goods
build-to-order manufacturing; BTO
scarcity value; rarity value; preciousness
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
quenching; hardening; tempering
grinding; polishing; refining (a skill, knowledge, etc.); applying oneself (to study); disciplining oneself
installation; mounting; furnishing; run (on a bank); bank run
craftsman; artisan; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
heir; inheritor; successor
all over; all over the place; everywhere
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
production output; number of goods manufactured