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—Phillips-head, adj.a screw head having two partial slots crossed at right angles, driven by a special screwdriver (Phillips screwdriver). See illus. under screw.[1930-35; after trademark Phillips Screws]
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Phillips head — Phillips head, adj. a screw head having two partial slots crossed at right angles, driven by a special screwdriver (Phillips screwdriver). See illus. under screw. [1930 35; after trademark Phillips Screws] … Useful english dictionary
Phillips head — noun a) A screwdriver with a + shaped head for turning screws so socketed. b) A screw turned by such a screwdriver. See Also: Phillips head screwdriver, Phillips head screw … Wiktionary
Phillips head — Phil′lips head n. bui a screw head having two partial slots crossed at right angles, driven by a special screwdriver(Phil′lips screw′driver) • Etymology: 1930–35; after trademark Phillips Screws … From formal English to slang
phillips head screw — A screw having a fairly deep cross slot instead of the single slot as used in conventional screws … Dictionary of automotive terms
Phillips screwdriver — noun A screwdriver having a cross shaped tip rather than the rectangular tip of a standard (flat blade) screwdriver. See Also: phillips head, Phillips head, phillips head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, phillips head, Phillips head,… … Wiktionary
Phillips screw — /ˈfɪləps skru/ (say filuhps skrooh) noun a screw with a cross shaped recess in the head, turned with a Phillips screwdriver. Also, Phillips head screw. {trademark} …
Phillips screwdriver — noun a screwdriver for use with Phillips screws • Hypernyms: ↑screwdriver * * * Phillips screwdriver, a screwdriver with crossed beveled blades for driving a Phillips screw. * * * noun, pl ⋯ ers [count] : a screwdriver that is designed to be used … Useful english dictionary
head — [1] The upper part of something. [2] A term used to express the increase of energy content in a fluid pumped, expressed in units of energy per unit of mass, usually simply ft (feet). [3] A part of the engine which covers the piston and creates… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Phillips screwdriver — /fɪləps ˈskrudraɪvə/ (say filuhps skroohdruyvuh) noun a screwdriver with a cross shaped point, for driving Phillips screws. Also, Phillips head screwdriver …
Phillips screw — noun A screw with a Phillips head … Wiktionary
