jacking point
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.89 in modern English
28
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A place, usually strengthened or reinforced, provided on the underside of a vehicle so that a jack or hoist can be used to raise it when necessary.
Example Sentences
- "Lifting and jacking points are provided at suitable points on the locomotive; these facilities cater not only for workshop needs but also to facilitate re-railing in case of accidents."