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1Screw thread — Internal and external threads illustrated using a common nut and bolt. The screw and nut pair can be used to convert torque into linear force. As the screw (or bolt) is rotated, the screw moves along its axis through the fixed nut, or the non… …
2Glossary of textile manufacturing — For terms specifically related to sewing, see Glossary of sewing terms. For terms specifically related to dyeing, see Glossary of dyeing terms. The manufacture of textiles is one of the oldest of human technologies. To make textiles, the first… …
3Textile manufacturing terminology — The manufacture of textiles is one of the oldest of human technologies. In order to make textiles, the first requirement is a source of fibre from which a yarn can be made, primarily by spinning. (Both fibre and fiber are used in this article.)… …
4Tap and die — Not to be confused with Tool and die. Taps and dies are cutting tools used to create screw threads, which is called threading. A tap is used to cut the female portion of the mating pair (e.g., a nut). A die is used to cut the male portion of the… …
5Nine Inch Nails — NIN redirects here. For other uses, see Nin (disambiguation). Nine Inch Nails Nine Inch Nails performing at 2009 s Virgin Festival Toronto Background information Origin …
6national coarse thread — (NC) A standard for the threads of nuts and bolts in which the number of threads per inch is much fewer than a fine (NF) nut or bolt. Observe the difference in the number of threads per inch (TPI) of the NF and NC in the following chart. Also… …
7national fine thread — (NF) A standard for the threads of nuts and bolts in which the number of threads per inch is much greater than a coarse (NC) nut or bolt. Also called unified National Fine thread. Observe the difference in the number of threads per inch (TPI) of… …
8even pitch — noun : the pitch of a screw to be cut having the number of threads per inch a multiple or a submultiple of the number of threads per inch of the lead screw of the lathe used to cut it …
9Cheesecloth — Cheese in cheesecloth. Cheesecloth is a loosewoven gauze like cotton cloth used primarily in cheese making and cooking. Cheesecloth is available in at least seven different grades, from open to extra fine weave. Grades are distinguished by the… …
10count — (ct) 1. a unit of quantity equal to 1. This unit is used in commerce to specify that the quantity stated represents a reliable count. For example, a carton marked oranges 24 ct contains exactly 24 oranges. 2. a traditional unit measuring… …
