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screw thread
screw thread
noun
- the helical ridge on a screw formed by a die or lathe tool
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Word History and Origins
Origin of screw thread1
First recorded in 1805–15
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Example Sentences
A new study has revealed that London's Crystal Palace was built in just 190 days thanks to a now standard innovation - the screw thread.
From BBC
Then, before you buy, you can ensure they match and check whether the screw threads holding the handle to the faucet are the same.
From Washington Post
Their screw threads on the outside grip the drywall.
From Washington Post
It’s a testament to Immerwahr’s considerable storytelling skills that I found myself riveted by his sections on Hoover’s quest for standardized screw threads, wondering what might happen next.
From New York Times
Malcolm picked out the largest, and then saw something about the screw thread.
From Literature
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