Definitions for "machine screw"
Keywords:  screwdriver, screw, nut, slot, fastener
A type of screw used either with a nut or with a tapped hole; it has a slotted head which can be driven by a screwdriver.
A screw which has a straight shank and an enlarged head providing a shoulder for bearing. A slot in the head affords the means for turning with a screwdriver.
a small fastener used in the same manner as bolt or a cap screw