lead·screw
| \ ˈlēd-ˌskrü
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Definition of leadscrew
: a threaded rod on which a mechanism travels and can be positioned precisely
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“Leadscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leadscrew. Accessed 15 May. 2021.
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The first known use of leadscrew was in 1875
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