temper screw

noun

A screw link, to which is attached the rope of a rope-drilling apparatus, for feeding and slightly turning the drilling jar at each stroke.

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Meanings

nountemper screw (plural temper screws)

plural temper screws

  1. A screw link, to which is attached the rope of a rope-drilling apparatus, for feeding and slightly turning the drilling jar at each stroke.
  2. A set screw used for adjusting.
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APA

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Chicago

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