jackscrew
[ jak-skroo ]
Origin of jackscrew
1- Also called screw jack.
Words Nearby jackscrew
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How to use jackscrew in a sentence
The axle was slightly bent, and a blacksmith had to bring clamps and a jackscrew before the new wheel could be adjusted.
The Silent Barrier | Louis TracyThe Indian gazed a moment, then rose quickly, and put on the jackscrew.
Rolf In The Woods | Ernest Thompson Seton
British Dictionary definitions for jackscrew
jackscrew
/ (ˈdʒækˌskruː) /
noun
another name for screw jack
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