jackscrew

About 0.01 uses per million words.

Meaning

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

Similar words

screw jack jack screw leadscrew feedscrew screw screw key ratchet jack screw drive jack-sinker screwdriver

Often followed by

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Word family

jackscrews