(US) A fixing that allows screws to be fitted into masonry walls; called a wall plug in UK English.
(US) A fixing that allows screws to be fitted into masonry walls; called a wall plug in UK English.
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(UK, usually, in the plural) Something to aid attachment during construction (screws, wall plugs, etc).
Any screw used to hold or adjust a setting, via fixation in a certain location or position: frequently a headless one, but may also be any other machine screw or thumb screw used for the purpose of setting.
A small anchor.
A device that has a helical function.
A dental instrument used to insert fillings.