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螺钉
luódīng
Description
螺钉是一种小小的金属零件，上面有螺纹，可以拧进木头或墙里，把东西固定住。
A 螺钉 is a small metal part with threads that can be screwed into wood or walls to hold things in place.
我们常用螺丝刀来拧紧或拧松螺钉。
We often use a screwdriver to tighten or loosen 螺钉.
Meanings
螺钉luódīng
screw (metal fastener with threads)
这个螺钉太松了，得拧紧一点。
This screw is too loose; it needs to be tightened a bit.
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Notes
- Etymology
螺 (spiral/thread) + 钉 (nail), i.e. a threaded nail-like fastener.
- Nuance
螺钉 and 螺丝 both mean 'screw'; 螺丝 is more colloquial and common in speech.
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