jackscrew

noun

jack·screw | \ ˈjak-ˌskrü

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Definition of jackscrew

: screw jack

Examples of jackscrew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The item, called a jackscrew, is used to raise or lower the angle of the horizontal part of the plane’s tail. — Washington Post, "How a Boeing Safety Feature Became a Suspect in Crashes," 27 Sep. 2019 The landing gear was extended and measurement of the left and right wing flap jackscrews corresponded to a flaps retracted setting. — BostonGlobe.com, "The vintage B-17 aircraft that," 16 Oct. 2019

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“Jackscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jackscrew. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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