Phillips head
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- Phillips-head adjective
Etymology
Origin of Phillips head
First recorded in 1930–35; after trademark Phillips Screws
Example Sentences
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Don Phillips, head waterfowl warden, said it was not the first time nests had been lost.
From BBC
Adam Phillips, head of investments at EP Wealth, said his firm’s investment committee has been discussing allocating more money to foreign stocks.
From MarketWatch
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.
From BBC
"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.
From BBC
“Both Democrats and Republicans don’t think they have anything in common,” said Ashley Phillips, head of programs at Builders’ Citizens Solutions.
From Seattle Times
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