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jackscrew
[ jak-skroo ]
/ ˈdʒækˌskru /
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Also called screw jack.
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How to use jackscrew in a sentence
The axle was slightly bent, and a blacksmith had to bring clamps and a jackscrew before the new wheel could be adjusted.
The Silent Barrier|Louis TracyThe Indian gazed a moment, then rose quickly, and put on the jackscrew.
Rolf In The Woods|Ernest Thompson Seton
British Dictionary definitions for jackscrew
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