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Definition of Tailstock
1. Noun. Support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece.
Generic synonyms: Support
Definition of Tailstock
1. n. The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center. The headstock supports the live spindle.
Definition of Tailstock
1. Noun. The part of a lathe that holds the object being worked along its rotatory axis ¹
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Definition of Tailstock
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