a rosca en espiga
English translation: dowel screw
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| 4 +1 | twisted/twisting like a nut on a threaded shaft |
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| 5 | dowel screw |
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peer agreement (net): +1twisted/twisting like a nut on a threaded shaft Explanation: Here's some pictures. http://www.fiberglasscolumns.com/columns.html Nuts are used to attach machine thread fasteners. Different types of nuts include Wing nuts, Hex nuts, Cap nuts, T-Nuts and other varieties of nuts in various sizes and materials. http://www.boltdepot.com/nuts.aspx |
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dowel screw Explanation: also known as espiga roscada. |
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