setscrew

set·screw  (stskr)

n.

1. A screw, often without a head, used to hold two parts together.

2. A screw used to regulate the tension of a spring.

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setscrew [ˈsɛtˌskruː]

n

(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a screw that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel, coupling, cam, etc., and prevents motion of the part relative to the shaft on which it is mounted

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	setscrew - a screw that is used to adjust the tension on a spring screw - a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head
	2.	setscrew - a screw (often without a head) that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel or cam etc. and prevents motion of the part relative to the shaft on which it is mounted screw - a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head

Translations

setscrew [ˈsetskruː] N → tornillo m de presión