jackscrew
jackscrew · jackscrews
A jack which is operated by turning a leadscrewA jack (mechanical lifting device) which is operated by turning a leadscrew.
» A broken jackscrew can bring down an entire plane.
Meaning
2 sensesA jack (mechanical lifting device) which is operated by turning a leadscrew.
screw-operated jack
A leadscrew; a screw used to translate rotational into linear motion.
Examples
1 sentencesA broken jackscrew can bring down an entire plane.
Origin
From jack + screw.From jack + screw.
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Forms
plural: jackscrewsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- screw-operated jack:screw jack