machine screw

noun

1. a threaded fastener, either used with a nut or driven into a tapped hole, usually having a diameter of about 1/4 inch (6.4 millimeters) or less and a slotted head for tightening by a screwdriver.

machine screw

noun

1. a fastening screw with a machine-cut thread throughout the length of its shank

Example Sentences

DeFiore’s drama started innocently enough, with the arrival of a simple envelope holding two tiny machine screws.

From Seattle Times

“I’d recommend inserting machine screws around the diameter of your thing to hold it in place. What did you call it?”

From Literature

Fully dismantle your grinder into these pieces: Screw the motor into the lid using your four 4-40 machine screws.

From The Verge

You can boost the holding power by replacing the existing screws with machine screws and matching threaded inserts.

From Washington Post

Make three holes in the base in a triangular pattern and slot in the three machine screws - these need to be at least 40mm long.

From BBC