drivescrew

drivescrew

[′drīv‚skrü] (design engineering) A screw that is driven all the way in, or nearly all the way in, with a hammer.

drivescrew, screw nail

A type of metal fastener; a helically threaded nail, driven with a hammer; has a higher withdrawal resistance than a nail with a plain shank; some types may be removed with a screwdriver.