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A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5.

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  1. n. A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5.
  2. n. screw-operated jack
  3. A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5.
  4. A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exertingpressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5.
  5. n:100 n. screw-operated jack