Complete Definition of "Phillips head"

English

Alternative spellings
phillips head
phillips-head
Phillips-head

Etymology
Eponymous of Henry F. Phillips of w:Portland, OR|Portland, OR, the inventor of the '+' shaped socket for screws.

Noun
Phillips head

  1. A screwdriver with a '+' shaped head for turning screws so socketed.
  2. A screw turned by such a screwdriver.

Translations
Finnish: ristikantaruuvimeisseli (1), ristikantaruuvi (2)

Related terms
Phillips head screwdriver
Phillips head screw

Antonyms
flathead
flathead screw
flathead screwdriver
Allen wrench

Category:English eponyms
Category:Tools

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