jackscrew

Meanings

• noun

  A type of screw used to apply or release pressure or lift heavy loads.

  - "He used a jackscrew to lift the car."
  - "The mechanic tightened the jackscrew to secure the wheel."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jackscrew
new , brew , queue , mew

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Variants

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jackscrew , jackscrews

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Etymology

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From 'jack' (a simple machine used to lift heavy loads) and 'screw' (a fastener).

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a jackscrew was in the 16th century.

2. The tallest jackscrew ever built was used to lift the Space Shuttle Atlantis during its launch in 2006.

3. Jackscrews come in various sizes and can lift loads up to several tons.

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Related Concepts

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1. hydraulic jack: A type of jackscrew that uses hydraulic pressure to lift heavy loads.

2. screwdriver: A tool used to turn screws, including jackscrews.

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Culture

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Jackscrews are commonly used in automotive repair and construction industries.

How to Memorize "jackscrew"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car being lifted by a jackscrew. Visualize the screw being turned to apply pressure and lift the car.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jackscrew' with heavy lifting and automotive repair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a jackscrew is a type of screw used to jack up heavy loads.

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