Support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The part of a lathe that holds the object being worked along its rotatory axis

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tailstock \Tail"stock`\, n. The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center. The headstock supports the live spindle.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
thumb|Tailstock used for drilling A tailstock , also known as a foot stock , is a device often used as part of an engineering lathe , wood-turning lathe, or used in conjunction with a rotary table on a milling machine . It is usually used to apply support ...