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The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center. The headstock supports the live spindle.

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  1. n. The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center. The headstock supports the live spindle.
  2. n. support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece
  3. The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center. The headstock supports the live spindle.
  4. The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries thedead spindle, or adjustable center. The headstock supports the livespindle.
  5. n. support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece