Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗A generic or monopoly company. · A village in Kneehill County, Alberta, Canada. · An unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana. · An unincorporated community in Dickinson County, Kansas.
A 29° trapezoidal threading used for various fittings and adapters.
From acme (“highest, best”). As a threading, from the original 1894 manufacturer, the Acme Screw Machine Company of Hartford, Connecticut. In its use as a generic company for comedic effect or to avoid trademark issues, most popularized by the Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes cartoons but already very commonly used by 20th century American companies as a way to lead the professional listings in yellow page phone books. The common belief that Acme would be an acronym for "A Company Making Everything" is a misconception.
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