self-drilling screw

noun

A fastener similar to a self-tapping screw, which taps and drills its own hole during application.

Meanings

nounself-drilling screw (plural self-drilling screws)

plural self-drilling screws

  1. businessA fastener similar to a self-tapping screw, which taps and drills its own hole during application.
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