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Arquitectura y Construcción - Herramientas de sujeción

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screw
[Sustantivo]

a small pointy piece of metal that can be fasten into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together

tornillo

tornillo

Ex: He replaced the screws with longer ones to better secure the shelf to the wall .
bolt
[Sustantivo]

a piece of metal like a thick nail without a point that used to secure assembled parts by passing through holes and tightening with a nut

perno

perno

Ex: The mechanic replaced the bolt with a new one .
toggle bolt
[Sustantivo]

a fastener with a spring-loaded wing or toggle mechanism used for secure anchoring of heavy objects to walls or ceilings

perno de mariposa, tornillo de palanca

perno de mariposa, tornillo de palanca

Ex: I had to use toggle bolt because the wall was too thin for regular screws .
wood screw
[Sustantivo]

a threaded fastener with a pointed tip and helical threads along its shank, specifically designed for securely joining pieces of wood together by creating a threaded hole in the wood as it is driven in, offering strong and reliable fastening in woodworking projects

tornillo para madera, tornillo de madera

tornillo para madera, tornillo de madera

Ex: The DIY project required several wood screws to attach the wooden pieces firmly.
machine screw
[Sustantivo]

a threaded fastener designed to be used with a nut or threaded hole in metal or other materials, commonly used for fastening machine components or parts together in various industrial applications

tornillo de máquina, tornillo de rosca

tornillo de máquina, tornillo de rosca

Ex: The engineer checked machine screws to make sure they were properly tightened before testing the equipment .
sheet metal screw
[Sustantivo]

a special screw used for attaching thin metal sheets together, with sharp threads for a strong grip, commonly used in metalwork, construction, cars, and electrical projects

tornillo de chapa, tornillo para metal

tornillo de chapa, tornillo para metal

Ex: When assembling the metal cabinet, make sure to use sheet metal screws for a strong hold.
self-tapping screw
[Sustantivo]

a threaded fastener with a sharp tip and specially designed threads that allow it to create its own threaded hole in a material, eliminating the need for a pre-drilled hole and enabling efficient and convenient installation in various applications

tornillo autorroscante, tornillo de rosca autorroscante

tornillo autorroscante, tornillo de rosca autorroscante

Ex: When assembling the metal structure , she preferred self-tapping screws for their ease and speed .
drywall screw
[Sustantivo]

a specialized type of self-tapping screw with a coarse thread and a sharp point, specifically designed for fastening drywall panels to wood or metal studs during construction or renovation projects

tornillo para paneles de yeso, tornillo de yeso

tornillo para paneles de yeso, tornillo de yeso

Ex: The contractor recommended drywall screws instead of nails for a stronger hold .
concrete screw
[Sustantivo]

a type of fastener specifically designed for attaching objects to concrete or masonry surfaces

tornillo de concreto, tornillo para hormigón

tornillo de concreto, tornillo para hormigón

Ex: After drilling the proper holes , I carefully screwed in concrete screws to mount the shelf .
lag screw
[Sustantivo]

a strong wooden screw with a pointed end and rough threads, used to securely attach things like wood or metal together

tornillo de anclaje, tornillo de traba

tornillo de anclaje, tornillo de traba

Ex: When assembling the wooden frame , she tightened lag screw carefully to ensure it held securely .
deck screw
[Sustantivo]

a type of wood screw specifically designed for outdoor decking applications

tornillo de deck, tornillo para terrazas

tornillo de deck, tornillo para terrazas

Ex: When building a deck , always deck screws to ensure a sturdy , long-lasting structure .

a type of specialized wood screw designed for use with particle board or other engineered wood products

tornillo para aglomerado, tornillo de partículas

tornillo para aglomerado, tornillo de partículas

Ex: When building furnitureparticle board screws are essential for ensuring the pieces stay tightly together .
security screw
[Sustantivo]

a specialized fastener designed to prevent unauthorized removal or tampering

tornillo de seguridad, tornillo antirrobo

tornillo de seguridad, tornillo antirrobo

Ex: The public restroom stalls were fitted security screws to discourage vandalism .
eye screw
[Sustantivo]

a screw with a circular loop or "eye" at the end instead of a traditional head

tornillo de ojo, tornillo ojo

tornillo de ojo, tornillo ojo

Ex: eye screw in the boat allowed the sailor to tie down the anchor securely .
wing screw
[Sustantivo]

a type of screw that features two large wings or extended knobs on the head, allowing for easy manual tightening and loosening without the need for tools

tornillo con alas, tornillo de palas

tornillo con alas, tornillo de palas

Ex: I prefer wing screws for DIY projects since they allow for tool-free adjustments .
hex head screw
[Sustantivo]

a fastener with a hexagonal-shaped head, commonly tightened or loosened using a wrench or socket

tornillo de cabeza hexagonal, tornillo hexagonal

tornillo de cabeza hexagonal, tornillo hexagonal

Ex: To repair the car , the mechanic removed hex head screws holding the panel in place .
square drive screw
[Sustantivo]

a type of fastener that features a square-shaped socket or recess on the screw head

tornillo de toma cuadrada, tornillo de cabeza cuadrada

tornillo de toma cuadrada, tornillo de cabeza cuadrada

Ex: For the outdoor project , the builder used square drive screws for added durability .
one-way screw
[Sustantivo]

a unique fastener that can only be installed in one direction, providing a level of security and preventing easy removal

tornillo unidireccional, tornillo de un solo sentido

tornillo unidireccional, tornillo de un solo sentido

Ex: The manufacturer one-way screws to secure the battery compartment of the toy , ensuring children could not open it .
thumb screw
[Sustantivo]

a type of fastener designed with a large, knurled or textured head that can be easily tightened or loosened by hand without the need for additional tools

tornillo de mariposa, tornillo de pulgar

tornillo de mariposa, tornillo de pulgar

Ex: You can adjust the height of the chair by turning thumb screw on the side .

a type of fastener that is designed to remain attached to the panel or component it is securing, even when fully loosened

tornillo cautivo, tornillo de panel cautivo

tornillo cautivo, tornillo de panel cautivo

Ex: The server racks are held captive panel screws, ensuring the panels stay attached while allowing for quick access .
Phillips screw
[Sustantivo]

a type of screw with a cross-shaped indentation on the head that corresponds to a Phillips screwdriver, providing a secure and convenient fastening method in various applications

tornillo Phillips, tornillo de cruz

tornillo Phillips, tornillo de cruz

Ex: The cabinet was assembled using Phillips screws, making it easy to tighten and loosen the panels.
Pozidriv screw
[Sustantivo]

a type of screw that features a Pozidriv head, which has a cross-shaped indentation with additional smaller indents, allowing for improved torque transmission and reduced risk of slippage during tightening or loosening operations

tornillo Pozidriv, tornillo con cabeza Pozidriv

tornillo Pozidriv, tornillo con cabeza Pozidriv

Ex: The mechanic chose Pozidriv screw to ensure the parts stayed securely attached .

a specialized fastener with a unique head design, requiring specific tools for installation and removal, to deter unauthorized tampering or removal

tornillo a prueba de manipulaciones, tornillo resistente a manipulaciones

tornillo a prueba de manipulaciones, tornillo resistente a manipulaciones

Ex: Workers had to use a special tool to remove tamper-resistant screws during the maintenance check .
dowel screw
[Sustantivo]

a fastener with threaded ends on both sides, designed to be inserted into pre-drilled holes and used to join two pieces of wood or other materials together securely

tornillo de espiga, tornillo de casquillo

tornillo de espiga, tornillo de casquillo

Ex: The two pieces of wood were joined together with dowel screw, which provided a tight , secure hold .
tri-wing screw
[Sustantivo]

a type of screw that features a head with three triangular wings, requiring a Tri-Wing screwdriver or bit for proper installation or removal

tornillo de tres alas, tornillo tri-wing

tornillo de tres alas, tornillo tri-wing

Ex: The manufacturer tri-wing screws in the assembly of the remote control to prevent easy disassembly .
Torx screw
[Sustantivo]

a screw with a star-shaped head that requires a corresponding Torx screwdriver or bit for proper use

tornillo Torx, tornillo de estrella

tornillo Torx, tornillo de estrella

Ex: To fix the bike, he needed to remove a few Torx screws from the frame.
snake eye screw
[Sustantivo]

a type of screw that features a unique head with two holes or recesses, requiring a spanner screwdriver or bit with a two-pin tip for proper installation or removal

tornillo de ojo de serpiente, tornillo de doble hueco

tornillo de ojo de serpiente, tornillo de doble hueco

Ex: The vending machine snake eye screws to prevent anyone from stealing the money inside .
Chicago screw
[Sustantivo]

a fastener with a threaded post and a screw head, commonly used for binding or securing materials

tornillo Chicago, sujeción Chicago

tornillo Chicago, sujeción Chicago

Ex: The artist incorporated Chicago screws into the design of the sculpture, giving it both stability and the ability to be easily reassembled.
screwdriver
[Sustantivo]

a small tool with a metal part by which screws can be turned

destornillador, desarmador

destornillador, desarmador

Ex: The magnetic tip of screwdriver helped hold screws in place .

a tool with a flat, straight blade used for turning screws with a corresponding slot or "flathead" screw head

destornillador plano, destornillador de cabeza plana

destornillador plano, destornillador de cabeza plana

Ex: The technician needed flathead screwdriver to adjust the screws on the machine .

a tool with a cross-shaped tip used for turning screws with a corresponding Phillips head, allowing for efficient tightening or loosening of screws in various applications

destornillador Phillips, destornillador de cruz

destornillador Phillips, destornillador de cruz

Ex: I could not find the right tool , so I borrowed Phillips screwdriver from my neighbor .

a tool with a cross-shaped tip used for turning screws with a Pozidriv head, providing enhanced torque transfer and reduced risk of slippage

destornillador Pozidriv, atornillador Pozidriv

destornillador Pozidriv, atornillador Pozidriv

Ex: He reached for Pozidriv screwdriver to finish installing the shelving unit .
Torx screwdriver
[Sustantivo]

a tool with a star-shaped tip used for turning screws with a Torx head, offering secure and efficient fastening

destornillador Torx, atornillador Torx

destornillador Torx, atornillador Torx

Ex: The mechanic used Torx screwdriver to remove the screws from the car engine .

a tool with a square-shaped tip used for turning screws with a square-drive head

destornillador Robertson, destornillador de cuadrado

destornillador Robertson, destornillador de cuadrado

Ex: He reached for Robertson screwdriver to fix the loose screws on the door handle .

a tool with a tip featuring three triangular wings, used for turning screws with a Tri-Wing head, often found in tamper-resistant applications

destornillador tri-wing, destornillador de tres alas

destornillador tri-wing, destornillador de tres alas

Ex: She carefully used tri-wing screwdriver to avoid damaging the delicate parts of the gadget .

a tool with a two-pin or two-hole tip used for turning screws with spanner or snake eye heads, commonly used in tamper-resistant applications

destornillador de vaso, destornillador de doble pin

destornillador de vaso, destornillador de doble pin

Ex: After searching through the toolbox , he finally found spanner screwdriver to fix the machinery .
torque screwdriver
[Sustantivo]

a tool that applies a predetermined amount of torque to screws, enabling precise and controlled tightening

destornillador de par, destornillador de torque

destornillador de par, destornillador de torque

Ex: Using torque screwdriver prevents over-tightening and ensures the screw is fastened properly .

a collection of small-sized screwdrivers with interchangeable tips, used for delicate and precise tasks in electronics, watches, jewelry, and other fine mechanics

juego de destornilladores de precisión, set de destornilladores de precisión

juego de destornilladores de precisión, set de destornilladores de precisión

Ex: He needed precision screwdriver set to adjust the screws on his glasses .

a tool with a ratcheting mechanism that enables easy and efficient screwdriving without the need to reposition the tool for each turn

destornillador de trinquete, destornillador de palanca

destornillador de trinquete, destornillador de palanca

Ex: With ratchet screwdriver, he was able to finish the project in half the time it would have taken with a standard screwdriver .

a tool specifically designed with an insulated handle to provide electrical safety when working with live electrical components or circuits, reducing the risk of electrical shock or short circuits

destornillador aislado, destornillador con aislamiento

destornillador aislado, destornillador con aislamiento

Ex: The set of tools I bought includes insulated screwdriver for handling electrical tasks .

a tool with a magnetized tip that attracts and holds screws, allowing for easier and more convenient handling and placement of screws during installation or removal, reducing the risk of dropping or losing them

destornillador magnético, destornillador imantado

destornillador magnético, destornillador imantado

Ex: magnetic screwdriver is a must-have tool when assembling furniture to keep screws secure .
nut
[Sustantivo]

a flat piece of metal with a hole in the middle through which a bolt is put to secure or fasten objects together

tuerca

tuerca

Ex: The engineer specified stainless steel nuts and bolts for the outdoor furniture to prevent rusting.
washer
[Sustantivo]

a flat rubber, plastic, or metal ring which is small and acts as a seal or is put between a nut and a bolt to tighten their connection

arandela, junta

arandela, junta

Ex: A washer is often used in plumbing to create a watertight seal .
eye bolt
[Sustantivo]

a threaded fastener with a looped end that provides a secure anchor point for attaching ropes, cables, or other hardware

tornillo de ojo, perno de ojo

tornillo de ojo, perno de ojo

Ex: He attached a rope to eye bolt to pull the boat closer to the dock .
staple gun
[Sustantivo]

a metal tool that uses staples to fix paper or wood to other materials

grapadora

grapadora

Ex: The staple gun is lightweight and easy to handle .
cable staple
[Sustantivo]

a small metal or plastic fastener used to secure electrical cables or wires to a surface, such as walls, floors, or studs

grampilla para cables, grapa para cables

grampilla para cables, grapa para cables

Ex: The technician added cable staples to organize the messy cords under the desk .
rivet
[Sustantivo]

a permanent fastener with a head on one end and a deformable shaft that forms a second head when joining materials together

remache, pasador

remache, pasador

Ex: To repair the damaged section of the ship 's hull , the maintenance crew had to remove the rivets and replace them with new ones .
wall plug
[Sustantivo]

a small plastic or metal device used to provide support and stability when attaching screws or fasteners to a wall

taco, tapón de pared

taco, tapón de pared

hog ring
[Sustantivo]

a small metal fastener or ring typically made of galvanized steel or other durable material, commonly used in upholstery, fencing, and automotive applications to secure materials together

anillo de cerdo, grapa de cerdo

anillo de cerdo, grapa de cerdo

Ex: She used a hog ring to ensure the mesh was firmly connected to the wooden frame.
anchor bolt
[Sustantivo]

a type of fastener consisting of a threaded rod or bolt that is embedded in concrete or masonry structures, used to secure objects or structures to a stable foundation

perno de anclaje, tornillo de anclaje

perno de anclaje, tornillo de anclaje

Ex: The team anchor bolts to fasten the large equipment to the factory floor .
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