screw thread


noun
  1. Also called worm. the helical ridge of a screw.

  2. a full turn of the helical ridge of a screw.

Origin of screw thread

1
First recorded in 1805–15

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British Dictionary definitions for screw thread

screw thread

noun
  1. the helical ridge on a screw formed by a die or lathe tool

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