scrivet
nounEtymology Blend of screw + rivet; 20th century.
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Automotive, Transport, Vehicles A type of fastener made of plastic, comprising a screw and a captive nut, made for one-sided access in fastening body panels, fairings, splash shields, and so on; an instance thereof.
- You can expect to wreck the existing scrivets during disassembly and to need new ones for installation during reassembly.