setscrew

set·screw | \ ˈset-ˌskrü

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Definition of setscrew

1 : a screw screwed through one part tightly upon or into another part to prevent relative movement

2 : a screw for regulating a valve opening or a spring tension

Examples of setscrew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most motors and machines, including anything with belts and pulleys, have tiny setscrews that only accept Allen wrenches. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Use an Allen Wrench Like a Pro," 25 Apr. 2020

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“Setscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/setscrew. Accessed 26 Jan. 2021.

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