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lag screw

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun lag screw has 1 sense
  1. lag screw, lag bolt - a heavy woodscrew with a square or hexagonal head that is driven in with a wrench
    --1 is a kind of woodscrew

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Lag Screw

A lag screw is a type of fastener that is designed to securely join two pieces of wood or similar materials together.

Senses

1. Noun: A Type of Screw

In this sense, a lag screw refers to a heavy-duty screw with a thick, cone-shaped head and coarse threads, typically used in construction and woodworking.

Example Sentence:

He used lag screws to attach the wooden beams to the concrete walls.

2. Verb: To Attach Using Lag Screws

This sense of the term describes the action of fastening or joining two objects together using lag screws.

Example Sentence:

We should lag screw the shelves to the wall for extra stability.

3. Noun: Local or Popular Usage

In this sense, "lag screw" refers to a term used in a particular locality or by a specific group of people, having a different meaning or context.

Example Sentence:

In our local community, "lag screw" is a slang term for a difficult or challenging obstacle.

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