metal screw
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- noun
- /ˈmɛtəl skru/
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tornillo de metal
- sheet metal screw
Examples
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Sheet metal projects require sheet metal screws.
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Tighten the sheet metal screws to hold the end cap and stovepipe together.
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His body had been sent to be cremated, and when his ashes were returned to his family, so too were six ounces of metal screws, thread, and hooks.
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You need to use a metal screw to fasten the parts securely together.
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Make sure to choose the right length when buying metal screws for your project.
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The technician replaced the broken part using a durable metal screw for a stronger hold.
Synonyms
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A small metal piece with a spiral thread that holds things together when turned into wood or metal
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Morphology
The noun–noun compound 'metal screw' is directly compositional: 'metal' (made of metal) modifies 'screw' (a threaded fastener), so the overall meaning is simply a screw composed of metal. This is a straightforward, cross-linguistically common modifier + head pattern that a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand.
Etymology
Metal screw names a screw made of metal. Imagine a shiny spiral biting into wood and pulling two pieces tight. That's why it is used 'to fasten' or 'to hold together'.