English Explanatory Dictionary

jackscrew

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A jack (mechanical lifting device) which is operated by turning a leadscrew.
  2. A leadscrew; a screw used to translate rotational into linear motion.

Word forms

jackscrew jackscrews jack screw

Etymology

From jack + screw.

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