Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scrivet

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: scriv-et
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of fastener made of plastic, comprising a screw and a captive nut, made for one-sided access in fastening body panels, fairings, splash shields, and so on; an instance thereof.

Example Sentences

"You can expect to wreck the existing scrivets during disassembly and to need new ones for installation during reassembly."

Etymology

Blend of screw + rivet; 20th century.

Inflected Forms

scrivets (plural)

Questions

What does scrivet mean?: A type of fastener made of plastic, comprising a screw and a captive nut, made for one-sided access in fastening body panels, fairings, splash shields, and so on; an instance thereof.
Where does scrivet come from?: Blend of screw + rivet; 20th century.

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