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Countersink :: Countersink (v. t.) To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork..

Strombus :: Strombuliform (a.) Coiled into the shape of a screw or a helix.

Archimedean :: Archimedean (a.) Of or pertaining to Archimedes, a celebrated Greek philosopher; constructed on the principle of Archimedes' screw; as, Archimedean drill, propeller, etc..

Thread :: Thread (v. t.) To form a thread, or spiral rib, on or in; as, to thread a screw or nut..

Jackscrew :: "Jackscrew (n.) A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5..

Tonophant :: Tonophant (n.) A modification of the kaleidophon, for showing composition of acoustic vibrations. It consists of two thin slips of steel welded together, their length being adjystable by a screw socket..

Screw :: Screw (v. i.) To turn one's self uneasily with a twisting motion; as, he screws about in his chair..

Bed Screw :: Bed screw () A long screw formerly used to fasten a bedpost to one of the adjacent side pieces.

Screwed :: Screwed (imp. & p. p.) of Scre.

Screw :: Screw (v. t.) To turn, as a screw; to apply a screw to; to press, fasten, or make firm, by means of a screw or screws; as, to screw a lock on a door; to screw a press..

Nipple :: Nipple (n.) A pipe fitting, consisting of a short piece of pipe, usually provided with a screw thread at each end, for connecting two other fittings..

Screw :: Screw (n.) Specifically, a kind of nail with a spiral thread and a head with a nick to receive the end of the screw-driver. Screws are much used to hold together pieces of wood or to fasten something; -- called also wood screws, and screw nails. See also Screw bolt, below..

Drill Press :: Drill press () A machine for drilling holes in metal, the drill being pressed to the metal by the action of a screw..

Comb :: Comb (n.) A tool with teeth, used for chasing screws on work in a lathe; a chaser..

Unscrew :: Unscrew (v. t.) To draw the screws from; to loose from screws; to loosen or withdraw (anything, as a screw) by turning it..

Worm :: Worm (n.) The thread of a screw.

Jack :: "Jack (n.) A portable machine variously constructed, for exerting great pressure, or lifting or moving a heavy body through a small distance. It consists of a lever, screw, rack and pinion, hydraulic press, or any simple combination of mechanical powers, working in a compact pedestal or support and operated by a lever, crank, capstan bar, etc. The name is often given to a jackscrew, which is a kind of jack..

Mill :: Mill (n.) To make a raised border around the edges of, or to cut fine grooves or indentations across the edges of, as of a coin, or a screw head; also, to stamp in a coining press; to coin..

Gimlet :: Gimlet (n.) A small tool for boring holes. It has a leading screw, a grooved body, and a cross handle..

Tap :: Tap (n.) A tool for forming an internal screw, as in a nut, consisting of a hardened steel male screw grooved longitudinally so as to have cutting edges..

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