self-tapping
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In Los Angeles, there are many characteristically creative options to help stave off the existential despair, such as self-tapping workshops, guzzling cold-pressed juices and special taco deals.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2024
He bought a small, cordless Makita drill outfitted with a nut driver that allowed him to drive hundreds of tiny self-tapping screws.
From Washington Post • Jun. 21, 2022
Because the anchors are self-tapping, you usually don’t even need to pre-drill, although a ⅛-inch-diameter starter hole helps if you’re going through thick paint or wallpaper.
From Washington Post • May 2, 2022
Step 4 The original stainless steel chafing strip was polished and attached to the new track with self-tapping screws.
From Time Magazine Archive
In this case, the cut-off bolts and the new self-tapping screws were enough.
From Time Magazine Archive
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