Setscrew
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
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
Framework senses
- §1
- 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
- §2
- a screw that is used to adjust the tension on a spring