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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of set screw. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a screw (often without a head) that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel or cam etc. and prevents motion of the part relative to the shaft on which it is mounted wordnet
3. 3
   a screw that is used to adjust the tension on a spring wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

buttonfastenergirthlacing

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