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toolrest

toolrest is the alternative form of tool-rest.

Meaning of tool-rest

Noun

tool-rest (plural tool-rests)

  1. The part of a machine, such as a lathe, that supports the cutting tool.

Forms of toolrest

pluraltoolrests

Questions about toolrest

What is toolrest the alternative form of?
Toolrest is the alternative form of tool-rest.

Words near toolrest in the dictionary

  1. toolposts
  2. toolpush
  3. toolpusher
  4. toolpushers
  5. toolpushes
  6. toolrest
  7. toolrests
  8. toolroom
  9. toolrooms
  10. tools
  11. tools and dies

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