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SCREW NAIL [1 record]

Record 1 1999-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Fasteners
  • Building Hardware
DEF

A steel nail, usually galvanized, with a steep screw thread, intended to be driven into timber with a hammer and withdrawn by a spanner.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Clouterie et visserie
  • Quincaillerie du bâtiment
DEF

Clou dont les dépressions hélicoïdales peu profondes de la surface sont formées de manière que le clou s'enfonce en tournant sous l'effet des coups de marteau.

CONT

Enfoncer le clou-vis au marteau et le retirer avec un tournevis.

Key term(s)
  • clou en spirale

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Clavos y tornillos
  • Artículos de ferretería para la construcción
DEF

Tipo de tornillo que puede clavarse a modo de un clavo; para extraerlo hay que utilizar un destornillador.

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