English Explanatory Dictionary

leadscrew

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A screw designed to translate turning motion into linear motion.

Word forms

leadscrew leadscrews lead screw

Etymology

From lead + screw.

Synonyms

power screw translation screw

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