Tailstock

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Tailstock \Tail"stock`\, n.
     The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the
     dead spindle, or adjustable center. The {headstock} supports
     the live spindle.
     [1913 Webster]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  tailstock
       n : 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