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What is a tailstock?

What is a tailstock? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. The part of a lathe that holds the object being worked along its rotatory axis.
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The first is a multiple-sided main turret, which takes the place of the tailstock on the engine lathe.
Securing a standard velocity Long Rifle cartridge in the headstock, we drilled a hollowpoint with a center drill driven in from the tailstock.
This new range is made up of tailstock single spindle lathes to execute from simple to medium complexity parts.
Precision-machined bed guideways allow the tailstock and tool rest to slide smoothly.
Stable cast-iron frame, head and tailstock to reduce chatter and vibration for smoother turning.
The tailstock fixture is also adjustable and it is mounted on a spindle which revolves in a bushing in the tailstock barrel.

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