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jackscrew

 

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Noun jackscrew has 1 sense
  1. jackscrew, screw jack - screw-operated jack
    --1 is a kind of jack

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Jackscrew

Definition:

A jackscrew refers to a mechanical device consisting of a threaded rod, nut, and collar, used to convert rotational motion into linear motion. It typically functions by turning the screw to adjust the height or position of a component.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. (Mechanical) A device used to lift heavy loads or adjust the height of machinery.
  2. (Aviation) A type of screw mechanism used to control the horizontal stabilizer of an aircraft.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The jackscrew allowed the workers to precisely lift the heavy machinery.
  2. The aircraft's jackscrew was adjusted during maintenance to ensure proper stability.

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