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Self-tapping screw — Self tapping is the ability of a screw to advance when turned, while creating its own thread. Self tapping screws are commonly used with sheet metal and plastic components. This ability is created sometimes by having a gap in the continuity of… … Wikipedia
self-tapping screw — /self tap ing/ a screw designed to tap its corresponding female thread as it is driven. Also called tapping screw. * * * … Universalium
self-tapping screw — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun : tapping screw * * * /self tap ing/ a screw designed to tap its corresponding female thread as it is driven. Also called tapping screw … Useful english dictionary
self-tapping screw — /ˌsɛlf tæpɪŋ ˈskru/ (say .self taping skrooh) noun a screw which is capable of cutting a female thread in the hole into which it is screwed. Also, self tapper …
self-tapping — adjective pertaining to something that can advance when turned, while creating its own thread … Wiktionary
self-tapping — adjective (of a screw) able to cut a thread in the material into which it is inserted … English new terms dictionary
self-tapping — adj … Useful english dictionary
self-tapping screw — noun A screw, with a hardened thread, that forms its own internal thread when driven into a relatively soft material (such as sheet metal) … Wiktionary
self-tapping screw — A screw which cuts its own threads as it is inserted into the hole … Dictionary of automotive terms
self-tap|ping screw — «SEHLF TAP ihng», a screw that cuts its own internal screw thread in metal: »The three cornered screws are self tapping (New York Times) … Useful english dictionary
