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diestock

diestock

9.9
A tool that holds a round cutter to cut threads on metal rods or pipes
  • noun
  • Specialized
: portamatrices
  • The machinist used a diestock to cut new threads onto the bolt.

Examples

  • Before threading the rod, make sure the diestock is adjusted properly.

  • Several types of diestocks are available for different threading tasks in the workshop.

  • The diestock is essential for threading metal rods.

  • I need a new diestock for my workshop.

  • The machinist used a diestock to cut new threads onto the metal pipe.

  • Before threading the rod, make sure the diestock is adjusted properly.

  • Several types of diestocks are available for different threading tasks in the workshop.

Surface Forms

diestock singular
diestocks plural

Morphology

diestock = die + stock (transparent) = die + stock

The meaning is directly compositional: a 'stock' that holds 'dies', so learners who know both components can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Diestock comes from two parts: die, a small tool that cuts 'threads', and stock, which means 'holder' or 'support', like the part of a gun that supports the barrel. So, a diestock is the holder that keeps the die steady while you cut threads on a rod or bolt.