lag screw

noun

A large metal wood screw with a head that takes a wrench.

Meanings

nounlag screw (plural lag screws)

plural lag screws

  1. USbusinessA large metal wood screw with a head that takes a wrench.

    Synonyms: coach screw, lag bolt

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA large metal wood screw with a head that takes a wrench.

More synonyms by meaning

nouna heavy woodscrew with a square or hexagonal head that is driven in with a wrench

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Chicago

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