screw eye

American

noun

a screw having a ring-shaped head.

screw eye British

noun

a wood screw with its shank bent into a ring

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Etymology

Origin of screw eye

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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Another piece of the puzzle is the screw eye connection of the hooks to the lures.

From Seattle Times

Things like a clogged bead, a swivel that isn't swiveling or a turned screw eye can make your life miserable.

From Seattle Times

The board is fitted with two brass eyelets for attaching it to the top rail of an ordinary chair by means of two screw eyes or stout pins.

From Project Gutenberg

There is to be a screw eye attached to the foot of the couch.

From Project Gutenberg

Observe the time by the clock at which the star disappears behind the wire as seen through the center of the screw eye.

From Project Gutenberg

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