Cryptic crossword clue
Mechanical device turns around, expending energy 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word STATOR

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The straight part
We know that "Mechanical device" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mechanical device = stator.
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What does STATOR mean?

STATOR noun
  1. The stationary part of a motor or other machine.

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