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SCREW HEAD [2 records]

Record 1 2020-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Fasteners
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
DEF

The head or top of a screw having a slot for the end of a screwdriver.

CONT

The screw head is where the force is applied. The various screw head types are designed to accept different driving instruments to distribute the force effectively.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Clouterie et visserie
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Clavos y tornillos
  • Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
PHR

cabeza avellanada, cabeza redonda, cabeza plana

PHR

cabeza cuadrada, cabeza hexagonal

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Record 2 2006-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Woodworking
DEF

A drill bit, on a hand auger, with the shape of a screw.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Travail du bois
OBS

Équivalent formulé en collaboration avec une ethnologue travaillant pour Parcs Canada à Québec.

Spanish

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