rackwork

rackwork
/rak"werrk'/, n.
a mechanism utilizing a rack, as a rack and pinion.
[1760-70; RACK1 + WORK]

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  • Rackwork — Rack work (r[a^]k w[^u]rk ), n. Any mechanism having a rack, as a rack and pinion. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • rackwork — /ˈrækwɜk/ (say rakwerk) noun a mechanism in which a rack is used; a rack and pinion or the like. {rack1 + work} …  

  • rackwork — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : a mechanism (as a rack and pinion) having a rack * * * /rak werrk /, n. a mechanism utilizing a rack, as a rack and pinion. [1760 70; RACK1 + WORK] * * * rackˈwork noun A mechanism with a rack • • • Main Entry: ↑rack …   Useful english dictionary

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