screw machine en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any of a class of machine tools for the manufacture of screws and other small metal parts, typically from wire or small-diameter bars; it works by machining, stamping or rolling with dies, or any combination of these actions; it is typically under automatic control (via cams or computerization) with periodic human supervision.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| screw machines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |