Lag bolt

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003230",
  "term": "Lag bolt",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A heavy-duty fastener with a coarse, sharp-pointed thread and a hexagonal or square head, designed for securing heavy timber or attaching objects to wood. Unlike a machine bolt, it does not require a nut and is driven directly into a pre-drilled pilot hole. Lag bolts provide strong holding power in structural applications.",
  "synonyms": [
    "coach screw",
    "lag screw"
  ],
  "subject": "Carpentry",
  "see_also": [
    "coach screw",
    "lag screw"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Lagerschraube",
    "es": "tornillo de carrocería",
    "fr": "tirefond"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/lag-bolt/"
}