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screw hook

noun

  1. a hook having a shank in the form of a screw.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of screw hook1

First recorded in 1680–90

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Example Sentences

The 3⁄8-inch hole bored in the upper part fits over a screw hook, which should project at least an inch from the wall.

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