scrivet

English

Etymology

Blend of screw +‎ rivet; 20th century.

Noun

scrivet (plural scrivets)

  1. (chiefly automotive) 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.