Cacciavite
/kattʃaˈvite/noun
A tool used for driving screws, typically featuring a flat or Phillips head.
Did you know?The word 'cacciavite' connects to the Italian 'caccia,' meaning 'hunt,' reflecting the tool's purpose of seeking out and driving screws into place.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
captiare
“to catch or seize, often used in hunting contexts.”
14th Century
Italian
caccia
“the act of hunting or pursuit.”
16th Century
Italian
cacciavite
“a tool for hunting screws.”
Modern Italian
Italian
cacciavite
“screwdriver, emphasizing the tool’s functional purpose.”
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