Associations to the word «Jackscrew»
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Wiktionary
JACKSCREW, noun. A jack (mechanical lifting device) which is operated by turning a leadscrew.
Dictionary definition
JACKSCREW, noun. Screw-operated jack.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.