Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jackshaft

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.12 in modern English

Syllables
jack-shaft
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine.

noun

A wheelless axle used to turn the wheels of a locomotive.

verb

To transfer or synchronize rotational force by means of a jackshaft.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From jack + shaft.

Inflected Forms

jackshafts (plural) jackshafts (present, singular) jackshafting (participle, present) jackshafted (participle, past) jackshafted (past)

Synonyms

countershaft

Questions

What does jackshaft mean?
A common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine.
Where does jackshaft come from?
From jack + shaft.

How to pronounce jackshaft

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “jackshaft”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “jackshaft”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “jackshaft” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.