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Head: The top of the screw, which includes the drive. Shank: The smooth area of the fastener between the head and the thread. Screw types vary and some screws do not have a smooth shank.

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Screw Head Jonathon Kambouris. This article originally appeared in the March 2014 issue of Popular Science. More deals, reviews, and buying guides.