Wing Screw (Noun)
Meaning
A threaded nut with winglike projections for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic reached for the wing screw to tighten the loose bolt on the engine block.
- To open the compartment, she turned the wing screw counterclockwise until it came loose.
- He used a wing screw to secure the bracket to the wall, making sure it was snug.
- The instructions advised using a wing screw to assemble the bookshelf, rather than a regular screw.
- The DIY enthusiast carefully tightened the wing screw on the door hinge to ensure it wouldn't come loose again.