woodscrew

wood screw

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Definitions of woodscrew word

noun woodscrew any of various screws that have a slotted head and a gimlet point that permit them to be driven into wood with a screwdriver. 1
noun woodscrew Alternative spelling of wood screw. 1
noun woodscrew a metal screw that tapers to a point so that it can be driven into wood by a screwdriver 0

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Origin of woodscrew

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1725-35

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Parts of speech for Woodscrew

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woodscrew popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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