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

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tailstock

tailpipes
tailplane
tailplanes
tailrace
tailraces
tails
tailskid
tailskids
tailslide
tailslides
tailspin
tailspinned
tailspinning
tailspins
tailspot
tailstock (current term)
tailstocks
tailstrike
tailwater
tailwaters
tailwheel
tailwhip
tailwhips
tailwind
tailwinds
tailwort
tailye
tailyes
tailzie
tailzies

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