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Jackscrew vs Screwdriver - What's the difference?

jackscrew | screwdriver |

As nouns the difference between jackscrew and screwdriver

is that jackscrew is a jack (mechanical lifting device) which is operated by turning a leadscrew while screwdriver is a hand or machine tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.

jackscrew

English

Noun

(en noun) (wikipedia jackscrew)
  • A jack (mechanical lifting device) which is operated by turning a leadscrew.

    • screwdriver

    English

    (wikipedia screwdriver)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A hand or machine tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.
  • A drink made of vodka and orange juice.

    • Synonyms

    * turnscrew (tool)