leadscrew
noun
lead·screw
ˈlēd-ˌskrü 
: a threaded rod on which a mechanism travels and can be positioned precisely
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In a nutshell, a leadscrew is a long, thin screw with a component threaded onto it, and which is turned via an electric motor.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 22 July 2024
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 22 July 2024
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“Leadscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leadscrew. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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