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leadscrew

leadscrew noun: a screw designed to translate turning motion into linear motion.

Noun

leadscrew (plural leadscrews)

  1. A screw designed to translate turning motion into linear motion.
    • Leadscrews are commonly used in vices, presses, and jacks.

Synonyms of leadscrew

Forms of leadscrew

pluralleadscrews
alternative formlead screw

Origin of leadscrew

From lead + screw.

Questions about leadscrew

What does leadscrew mean?
Leadscrew means a screw designed to translate turning motion into linear motion.
What part of speech is leadscrew?
Leadscrew is a noun.
What is the plural of leadscrew?
The plural of leadscrew is leadscrews.

Words near leadscrew in the dictionary

  1. leads the way
  2. leads through
  3. leads to
  4. leads up to
  5. leads with one's chin
  6. leadscrew
  7. leadscrews
  8. leadsheet
  9. leadsheets
  10. leadsman
  11. leadsmen

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