Kreuzschlitz

Phillips head, cross-head (screw drive)

noun KROYTS-shlits Rare

Usage Note

Kreuzschlitz is the cross-shaped recess in a screw head designed for a Phillips or Pozidriv driver; in everyday speech Germans say Kreuzschlitzschraubenzieher for the screwdriver, but Kreuzschlitz alone refers to the drive type on the screw.

Examples

"Die Scharnierplatte wird mit Kreuzschlitzschrauben befestigt."

Natural Translation

The hinge plate is fastened with Phillips-head screws.

Literal Translation

The hinge-plate is with cross-head-screws fastened.

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