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lag screw

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lag screw
n.
A heavy wood screw having a square bolt head.

[From lag (from its original use in securing barrel staves).]
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lag screw
hexagonal head lag screw
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Noun1.lag screwlag screw - a heavy woodscrew with a square or hexagonal head that is driven in with a wrench
woodscrew - a metal screw that tapers to a point so that it can be driven into wood with a screwdriver


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The two flat sides of the lag screw provide for a precise fit and improved rotational stability.
 
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