noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The part of a lathe that supports the object being worked along its rotatory axis.
2. 2
   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 wordnet

Etymology

From tail + stock.

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