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scrivet

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of fastener made of plastic, comprising a screw and a captive nut, made for one-sided access in fastening body panels, fairings, splash shields, and so on; an instance thereof.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

Examples

  • You can expect to wreck the existing scrivets during disassembly and to need new ones for installation during reassembly.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of screw + rivet; 20th century.