"jacking point" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jacking points [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} jacking point (plural jacking points)
  1. A place, usually strengthened or reinforced, provided on the underside of a vehicle so that a jack or hoist can be used to raise it when necessary.
    Sense id: en-jacking_point-en-noun-xNihmzhj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Automotive

Inflected forms

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