Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A tool-handle designed to be used with different tools.
  • noun A device for holding the tool of a lathe or any metal-working machine in position for work.
  • noun A device for holding tools to be ground to the face of a stone, or for holding the stone itself while being faced or finished; a tool-stay.

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Examples

  • -- The important things about a lathe are the spindle bearings and the ways for the tool-holder.

    Practical Mechanics for Boys J. S. Zerbe

  • These run parallel to the floor when the board is in place, and receive the end of the tool-holder.

    Handwork in Wood William Noyes

  • There is a range of different tool-holder combinations that can now be added to customise or increase the inherent operational flexibility for single-hit machining cycles.

    Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news 2010

  • There is a range of different tool-holder combinations that can now be added to customise or increase the inherent operational flexibility for single-hit machining cycles.

    Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news 2010

  • There is a range of different tool-holder combinations that can now be added to customise or increase the inherent operational flexibility for single-hit machining cycles.

    Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news 2010

  • There is a range of different tool-holder combinations that can now be added to customise or increase the inherent operational flexibility for single-hit machining cycles.

    Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news 2010

  • Sandvik Coromant's current tool-holder programme has now been increased with the introduction of a further 38 tool holders in C5, C6 and C8 Coromant Capto coupling sizes, which are designed to accommodate negative inserts in C, S and D styles.

    Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news 2010

  • There is a range of different tool-holder combinations that can now be added to customise or increase the inherent operational flexibility for single-hit machining cycles.

    Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news 2010

  • Sandvik Coromant's current tool-holder programme has now been increased with the introduction of a further 38 tool holders in C5, C6 and C8 Coromant Capto coupling sizes, which are designed to accommodate negative inserts in C, S and D styles.

    Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news 2010

  • There is a range of different tool-holder combinations that can now be added to customise or increase the inherent operational flexibility for single-hit machining cycles.

    Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news 2010

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