Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

leadscrew

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.12 in modern English

Syllables: lead-screw
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A screw designed to translate turning motion into linear motion.

Example Sentences

"Leadscrews are commonly used in vices, presses, and jacks."

Etymology

From lead + screw.

Inflected Forms

leadscrews (plural) lead screw (alternative)

Synonyms

power screw translation screw

Questions

What does leadscrew mean?: A screw designed to translate turning motion into linear motion.
Where does leadscrew come from?: From lead + screw.

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