leadscrew

About 0.01 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A screw designed to translate turning motion into linear motion.

   Leadscrews are commonly used in vices, presses, and jacks.

Similar words

jackscrew feedscrew screw endless screw screw drive jack screw machine screw screw key screw thread differential screw

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leadscrews