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Phillips head

noun

  1. a screw head having two partial slots crossed at right angles, driven by a special screwdriver Phillips screwdriver.



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Other Word Forms

  • Phillips-head adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Phillips head1

First recorded in 1930–35; after trademark Phillips Screws
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Paula Phillips, head teacher of East Wichel Primary School in Swindon, said the school made the decision to change to an active uniform a few years ago.

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"Whilst our most popular courses – for example, paramedic science and speech and language therapy – won’t be open, we anticipate that we will be open for most other subjects," said Andy Phillips, head of recruitment and admissions.

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“Both Democrats and Republicans don’t think they have anything in common,” said Ashley Phillips, head of programs at Builders’ Citizens Solutions.

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He crossed for Erling Haaland's opener and the far-post effort that provided Ake with the winner was staggering as it dropped just over Nat Phillips' head but perfectly for his team-mate, who was barely two feet behind the Liverpool man.

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But, just as he had done for Erling Haaland's opener - and 24th goal of the season - Kevin de Bruyne delivered a superb far-post cross after 58 minutes, which dropped just over Nat Phillips' head and perfectly for Ake, who nodded home.

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