Lag screw

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003231",
  "term": "Lag screw",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A large, heavy-duty screw with a coarse thread and a hexagonal or square head, used for joining substantial pieces of wood or fastening objects to timber. It is driven into a pre-drilled pilot hole and creates its own thread in the wood, providing a strong, permanent connection. Lag screws are commonly available in diameters from 1/4 inch to 1 inch.",
  "synonyms": [
    "coach screw",
    "lag bolt"
  ],
  "subject": "Carpentry",
  "see_also": [
    "coach screw",
    "lag bolt"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Lagerschraube",
    "es": "tornillo de carrocería",
    "fr": "tirefond"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/lag-screw/"
}