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Acme Screw

Description:

An Acme screw, also known as a trapezoidal screw or power screw, is a type of screw with trapezoidal threads. It is commonly used for converting rotary motion into linear motion or for applying a large amount of force with minimal effort.

Sample Sentences:

• The mechanics used an acme screw to lift the heavy machinery.
• Please tighten the acme screw to secure the parts together.
• He had to replace the worn-out acme screw in the garage door opener.
• Using an acme screw, the engineer converted the rotational motion of the motor into precise linear movement.

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