jackscrew
English
Etymology
jack
+
screw
Alternative forms
jack screw
Noun
jackscrew
(
plural
jackscrews
)
A
jack
(mechanical lifting device) which is operated by turning a
leadscrew
.
Anagrams
screwjack
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