Definition of Diestock

1. Noun. A device that holds the dies that cut external threads on metal cylinders.

Generic synonyms: Device

Definition of Diestock

1. n. A stock to hold the dies used for cutting screws.

Definition of Diestock

1. Noun. A component that holds a die that cuts screw threads ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Diestock

1. a frame for holding dies [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diestock

dieselize
dieselized
dieselizes
dieselizing
dieselpunk
diesels
dieses
diesinker
diesinkers
diesinking
diesis
diest
diester
diesterase
diesters
diestock (current term)
diestocks
diestrous
diestrual
diestrum
diestrums
diestruses
diet
diet fads
diet records
diet surveys
dietarian
dietarians
dietaries

Literary usage of Diestock

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Popular Mechanics Shop Notes (1911)
"diestock Extension In the sketch is shown an extension for a diestock for threading ... It is turned from machine Extension in diestock steel in the shape ..."

2. The Practical Metal-worker's Assistant ...: With the Application of the Art by Oliver Byrne, John Scoffern, William Clay, William Fairbairn, James Napier (1864)
"In the single chamfered diestock 460, which is preferable for large threads, the aperture but little exceeds the length of two dies, and these are removed ..."

3. The Practical Metal-worker's Assistant: Comprising Metallurgic Chemistry by Adolph A. Fesquet, Oliver Byrne, John Percy (1878)
"In the single chamfered diestock 4C which is ... dies are then retained by steel plates either riveted or screwed to the diestock, as represented in Fig. ..."

4. Automobile Repairing Made Easy, Shop Methods, Equipment, Processes: A by Victor Wilfred Pagé (1918)
"The diestock shown at B fig. 67.—Useful Outfit of Taps and Dies for the Automobile Repair Shop. for the smaller dies of the one-piece pattern, having a slot ..."

5. English Mechanic and World of Science: With which are Incorporated "The (1882)
"... diestock, cutting 50, 70, and 100 H. and Co.'s threads to the inch has abo been added to toe above. The necessity for gradually reducing sue and weight ..."

6. Aviation Engines: Design--construction--operation and Repair; a Complete by Victor Wilfred Pagé (1917)
"The reverse side of the diestock shown at B is outlined below it, and the guide pieces, which may be easily moved in or out, according to the size of the ..."

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