Phrase guide

cap screw

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A screw that has a cap which is intended to rest against the side of the outermost material being screwed together when the screw has been screwed in to its maximum extent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Broader terms: screw, fastener, hardware

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noun

Meaning 2

a threaded screw for machine parts; screws into a tapped hole

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: screw

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