flathead

noun/ˈflætˌhɛd/

Frequency rank: #17,261 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a type of screwdriver (or screw) with a single straight slot across the head; also a type of flat-bodied fish.

Illustration for the English word “flathead”

Example sentence

The mechanic reached for the flathead screwdriver to tighten the old screw on the cabinet.

Synonyms & related words

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