Scrivet

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of fastener made of plastic, comprising a screw and a captive nut, made for one-sided access in fastening body panels, fairings, splash shields, and so on; an instance thereof.

    "You can expect to wreck the existing scrivets during disassembly and to need new ones for installation during reassembly."

Example

More examples

"You can expect to wreck the existing scrivets during disassembly and to need new ones for installation during reassembly."

Etymology

Blend of screw + rivet; 20th century.

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