Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clearance hole

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.88 in modern English

Syllables: clear-ance -hole
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hole through an object which is large enough to enable threads of a screw or bolt to pass through but not the head of the screw or bolt. Standards for clearance holes provide specific allowances added to the fastener's diameter.

Inflected Forms

clearance holes (plural)

Questions

What does clearance hole mean?: A hole through an object which is large enough to enable threads of a screw or bolt to pass through but not the head of the screw or bolt. Standards for clearance holes provide specific allowances added to the fastener's diameter.

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