About The Word Tailstock
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Tailstock
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What's The Definition Of Tailstock?
[n] support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece
Synonyms | Synonyms for Tailstock: Related Terms | Find terms related to Tailstock: See Also | support Tailstock In Webster's Dictionary \Tail"stock`\, n.
The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the
dead spindle, or adjustable center. The {headstock} supports
the live spindle.
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