Woodworker's fastener (5)
I believe the answer is:
screw
'woodworker's fastener' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for screw that I've seen before include "Archimedes' invention" , "Tapered fastener with a slotted head" , "something with thread" , "Propeller; fixing pin" , "The Turn of the ___ , 1898 Henry James horror story" .)