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JACK-SCREW

\d͡ʒˈakskɹˈuː], \d‍ʒˈakskɹˈuː], \dʒ_ˈa_k_s_k_ɹ_ˈuː]\

Definitions of JACK-SCREW

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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A screw used for stowing cotton in a ship's hold, or raising heavy weights.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A screw used for stowing cotton in the hold of a ship.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

See Jack.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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