diestock

American

[dahy-stok] / ˈdaɪˌstɒk /

noun

a frame for holding a number of standard threaded dies die for cutting screw threads.

diestock British

/ ˈdaɪˌstɒk /

noun

the device holding the dies used to cut an external screw thread

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Etymology

Origin of diestock

First recorded in 1860–65; die ² + stock

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That shown has two sizes of diestock, a tap wrench, eight assorted dies, eight assorted taps, and a small screw driver for adjusting the die.

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