woodscrew

Noun
  1. A metal screw that tapers to a point so that it can be driven into wood with a screwdriver (synset 104605463)
    is a type of: screw - a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head
    subtypes:
    • lag bolt, lag screw - a heavy woodscrew with a square or hexagonal head that is driven in with a wrench
    • screw eye - a woodscrew having its shank bent into a ring

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