tailstock

English

noun
Definitions
  • The part of a lathe that holds the object being worked along its rotatory axis.

Etymology

Compound from English tail + English stock (supply, cover with material, target, butt, source).

Origin

English

stock

Gloss

supply, cover with material, target, butt, source

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