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1913
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Jackscrew
Jack′screwˊ
,
Noun.
A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See
Illust.
of 2d
Jack
,
Noun.
, 5.
Definition
2024
jackscrew
jackscrew
English
Noun
jackscrew
(
plural
jackscrews
)
A
jack
(mechanical lifting device) which is operated by turning a
leadscrew
.
Etymology
jack
+
****
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