jackscrew

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Synonyms: jackstraw, jackscrews

Antonyms: jackstraw, jackscrews

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Noun

1. A [[jack]] {{gl|mechanical lifting device}} which is [[operate]]d by [[turn]]ing a [[leadscrew]].
2. A [[leadscrew]]; a [[screw]] used to [[translate]] [[rotational]] into [[linear]] [[motion]].

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