tailstock

American  

[teyl-stok] / ˈteɪlˌstɒk /

noun

1. a movable or sliding support for the dead center of a lathe or grinder.

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tailstock British  

/ ˈteɪlˌstɒk /

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of tailstock

First recorded in 1860–65; tail ¹ + stock

Example Sentences

The plates p p are bolted by screws to the headblock h and the tailstock t of the lathe.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

This bed carries a headstock and a tailstock similar to a lathe.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

The arm is readily removable, when desired, or the tailstock can be slid off its seat if required.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

There is, however, as may be seen, a back stand or tailstock of a very solid character.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

The tailstock or poppet-head screw is a right hand because the nut moves in this case.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua