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squarehead

squarehead

8.6
A bolt with a square head turned by a wrench
  • noun
  • /ˈskwɛrˌhɛd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tornillo de cabeza cuadrada
  • Make sure you have the right tool for the squarehead screws in this project.

Examples

  • The heavy gate was held in place by a large squarehead bolt.

  • The mechanic used a wrench to loosen the squarehead on the old machine.

  • I need a squarehead to secure this piece.

  • The squareheads are perfect for heavy-duty applications.

  • The mechanic used a wrench to loosen the squarehead on the old machine.

  • Make sure you have the right tool for the squarehead screws in this project.

  • The heavy gate was held in place by a large squarehead bolt.

Surface Forms

squarehead singular
squareheads plural

Morphology

squarehead = square + head (transparent) = square + head

Literal compound of 'square' + 'head' where the head of the fastener is square-shaped, so the meaning is directly derivable.

Etymology

Squarehead is made from the words square and head, because the bolt or screw has a 'square' 'head' you turn with a wrench. So the name simply describes the fastener by the shape of its head.