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Term: Wing Screw

Description:

A wing screw is a type of fastener that is specifically designed with two protruding wings or handles on its head, allowing for easy hand-tightening without the need for additional tools. It is commonly used where manual adjustment or disassembly is necessary.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun

A wing screw is a screw with wing-shaped handles or wings on its head.

Example sentence: I used a wing screw to secure the panel onto the frame, as it could be easily tightened without a screwdriver.

Sense 2:

Verb

To wing screw refers to the action of tightening or loosening a screw with wing-shaped handles, using only one's hand.

Example sentence: You can easily wing screw these brackets into place without the need for any additional tools.

Sense 3:

Adjective

Describes something that is secured or adjusted by using a wing screw.

Example sentence: Make sure to check if the wing screw connection is secure before moving the equipment.