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noun
The part of a lathe that supports the object being worked along its rotatory axis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: support
History
From tail + stock.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
