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Jackscrew

Jackscrew Meaning & Definition
Jackscrew Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Jackscrew?

[n] screw-operated jack

Synonyms | Synonyms for Jackscrew: screw jack

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See Also | jack

Jackscrew In Webster's Dictionary

\Jack"screw`\, n. A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d {Jack}, n., 5.

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