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set·screw
(sĕt′skro͞o′)n.
1. A screw, often without a head, used to hold two parts together.
2. A screw used to regulate the tension of a spring.
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setscrew
(ˈsɛtˌskruː)n
(Mechanical Engineering) a screw that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel, coupling, cam, etc, and prevents motion of the part relative to the shaft on which it is mounted
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set•screw
(ˈsɛtˌskru)n.
a screw passing through a threaded hole in a part to tighten the contact of that part with another.
[1850–55]
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Noun | 1. | setscrew - a screw that is used to adjust the tension on a spring screw - a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head |
2. | setscrew - a screw (often without a head) that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel or cam etc. and prevents motion of the part relative to the shaft on which it is mounted screw - a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head |
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