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Screw Eye

Description:

A screw eye is a small metal fastener with a looped head and a threaded screw-like shank, used for attaching or hanging objects. It typically has a pointed end for easy insertion into various materials.

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Sense 1:

Noun

A screw eye as a type of fastener.

Sample Sentence:

She used a screw eye to hang her favorite painting on the wall.

Sense 2:

Noun

A screw eye as a type of jewelry finding.

Sample Sentence:

She attached a small screw eye to the pendant to create a unique necklace.

Sense 3:

Verb

To screw in or attach something using a screw eye.

Sample Sentence:

Please screw eye the hooks into the wall to hang your coat rack.