set screw English

Meaning set screw meaning

What does set screw mean?

set screw noun

— A screw with threads along the entire length and no head. Typically, set screws have a hex or slot drive recessed in the threaded length; a grub screw or worm screw.

— Any screw used to hold or adjust a setting: frequently a set screw (sense 1), but may also be any other machine screw or thumb screw used for the purpose of setting.

— screw used to adjust a setting

Synonyms set screw synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as set screw?

set screw English » English

stop screw

attachment screw

tuning screw

tuner screw

stopper screw

setting screw

screw-in compression

retention screw

retainer bolt

locking screw

limit screw

holding screw

grub screw

governing screw

check screw

banking screw

backing-up screw

anchoring screw

adjusting screw