tailstock
[ teyl-stok ]
/ ˈteɪlˌstɒk /
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noun
a movable or sliding support for the dead center of a lathe or grinder.
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tailstock
/ (ˈteɪlˌstɒk) /
noun
a casting that slides on the bed of a lathe in alignment with the headstock and is locked in position to support the free end of a workpiece
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