Encyclopedia

jack ladder

Also found in: Dictionary.

jack ladder

[′jak ‚lad·ər]
(engineering)
A V-shaped trough holding a toothed endless chain, and used to move logs from pond to sawmill.
(naval architecture)
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Mentioned in
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.