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- [jak-shaft, -shahft]
- /ˈdʒækˌʃæft, -ˌʃɑft/
- /dʒˈakʃaft/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jak-shaft, -shahft]
- /ˈdʒækˌʃæft, -ˌʃɑft/
Definitions of jackshaft word
- noun jackshaft Also called countershaft. a short shaft, connected by belting, gears, etc., that transmits motion from a motor or engine to a machine or machines being driven (distinguished from main shaft). 1
- noun jackshaft a shaft on which an idle wheel or fairlead turns. 1
- noun jackshaft A small auxiliary or intermediate shaft in machinery. 1
- noun jackshaft a short length of shafting that transmits power from an engine or motor to a machine 0
- noun jackshaft A common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine. 0
- noun jackshaft A wheelless axle used to turn the wheels of a locomotive. 0
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Origin of jackshaft
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; jack1 + shaft
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Parts of speech for Jackshaft
noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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jackshaft popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- how to make a jackshaft?
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