wood screw

noun

1. any of various screws that have a slotted head and a gimlet point that permit them to be driven into wood with a screwdriver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wood screw¹

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

Once the first layer of bed has been placed, leveled and squared in your desired location, fasten the corners using 10-inch wood screws.

From Washington Blade

Place the second layer of timbers, staggering the corners and fastening them with wood screws.

From Washington Blade

It is easily avoided, however, by procuring a large spool and fastening it to the bottom of the base with a wood screw.

From Project Gutenberg

A small square base is then cut, and fastened to the block on the inside of the stack with a wood-screw.

From Project Gutenberg

One was the invention of movable type, and the other that of pointing the wood screw.

From Project Gutenberg

The edges of its central slot should be beveled off, if an ordinary wood screw is used to fasten it to the bench.

From Project Gutenberg

Bend this piece of iron into the form shown in the sketch, and fasten a wooden handle to it with a wood screw.

From Project Gutenberg