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jackscrew

/ˈdʒækˌskruː/

/ˈdʒækˌskru/

jackscrewnoun

jackscrews

/ˈdʒækˌskruː/

/ˈdʒækˌskru/

Translations

The mechanic used a jackscrew to lift the car.

Механик использовал домкрат, чтобы поднять машину.

Definitions

A mechanical device used to lift or apply force by means of a screw thread.

The mechanic used a jackscrew to lift the car for repairs.

A type of screw used in machinery to adjust the position of a component.

The engineer adjusted the alignment of the machine using a jackscrew.

Synonyms

screw jack

lifting jack

mechanical jack

jackscrewadjective

/ˈdʒæk.skruː/

/ˈdʒæk.skru/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "jackscrew actuator").

Definitions

Relating to or involving a jackscrew; used before another noun to denote equipment or mechanism that uses a jackscrew.

The maintenance manual describes the jackscrew actuator that trims the stabilizer.