back-clearance

back-clear·ance

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Definitions of back-clearance word

noun back-clearance Machinery. the gradual termination of a groove on the body of an object not ending there, as the upper termination of a flute in a twist drill. Also called back clearance. a space in a depressed area of an object into which a machine tool or grinding wheel may safely enter at the end of a pass or operation. 1
noun back-clearance the merging of a curved surface into another surface. 1
noun back-clearance an act or instance of running away so as to evade, abandon, or avoid something. 1
noun back-clearance a person who runs away so as to avoid payment or duty. 1
noun back-clearance an act or instance of expiring or becoming depleted: the runout of a union contract; a runout in office supplies. 1
noun back-clearance uneven wear on the outer edges of a tire or on the rim of a wheel. 1

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; noun use of verb phrase run out

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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