camout

English

Alternative forms

• cam-out

Etymology

Univerbation of cam out.

Noun

camout (plural camouts)

1. (technical) A instance in which a screwdriver slips out of the head of a screw due to excessive torque being applied; an instance of camming out.

   Phillips screw heads are known to be prone to camouts.

   • 1998 August, “Fastener Reduces Panel Damage by 50%”, in Appliance Manufacturer, volume 46, number 8, Troy, M.I.: Business News Publishing Co., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 90, column 3:

     All tests proved positive: camouts (run outs) were reduced, panel damage was cut by at least 50 percent, stick fit was achieved, productivity increased, and service people reported they preferred the new screws[.]

Further reading

• cam out on Wikipedia.Wikipedia