See Also: lasting(dictionary)
lasting(2)(dictionary)
lasting(1)(dictionary)
long-lasting(dictionary)
morse(2)(dictionary)
morse(1)(dictionary)
Morse(dictionary)
Morse(medicine)
Morse code(dictionary)
Morse, Inspector(dictionary)

Morse taper (iou) and lasting(2) (iou)


Morse taper (iou)



Morse taper noun phr. Also morse taper. L19.
[Prob. from Morse Twist Drill Co. of Massachusetts, USA.]
A taper on a shank or socket that is one of a standard series having specified dimensions and angles.
? Morse is a proprietary name in the US.

lasting(2) (iou)



lasting noun1. ME.
[from LAST verb1 + -ING1.]
The action of LAST verb1; continuance, duration, permanence.
Comb.: lasting power staying power.