Toolholder

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Part of a machine that grips a replaceable tool.

    "While the insecure holding of the bit in the toolholder is a factor in tool breakage, it is far from being the only factor; there are many other factors — the quality of the carbide, the material being machined, the type of machine being used […]"

Example

More examples

"While the insecure holding of the bit in the toolholder is a factor in tool breakage, it is far from being the only factor; there are many other factors — the quality of the carbide, the material being machined, the type of machine being used […]"

Etymology

From tool + holder.

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