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   Screw

   /skro͞o/

   

   noun

   • 1. a short, slender, sharp-pointed metal pin with a raised helical thread running around it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being rotated so that it pierces wood or other material and is held tightly in place. Similar boltfastenernailpintackspikerivetbrad
   • ▪ a cylinder with a helical ridge or thread running around the outside (a male screw) that can be turned to seal an opening, apply pressure, adjust position, etc., especially one fitting into a corresponding internally grooved or threaded piece (a female screw).
   • ▪ a ship's or aircraft's propeller (considered as acting like a screw in moving through water or air). Similar propellerrotor
   • ▪ an instrument of torture having the action of a screw. historical
   • 2. an act of turning a screw or other object having a thread. Similar turntwistwrenchleverheave
   • ▪ another term for draw British
   • ▪ a small twisted-up piece of paper, used as a container for a substance such as salt or tobacco. British
   • 3. a prisoner's derogatory term for a prison guard or warden: informal "she was frightened by the look of the screws"
   • 4. an act or instance of having sex. vulgar slang
   • ▪ a sexual partner of a specified ability.
   • 5. an amount of salary or wages: informal, dated British "he's offered me the job with a jolly good screw"
   • 6. a mean or miserly person. archaic, informal
   • 7. a worn-out horse. informal British

   verb

   • 1. fasten or tighten with a screw or screws: "screw the hinge to your new door" Similar fastensecurefixattachclampboltrivetbatten
   • ▪ rotate (something) so as to fit it into or on to a surface or object by means of a spiral thread: "Philip screwed the top on the flask" Similar tightenturntwistwindwork
   • ▪ (of an object) be attached or removed by being rotated by means of a spiral thread: "a connector that screws on to the gas cylinder"
   • 2. cheat or swindle (someone), especially by charging them too much for something: informal "if you do what they tell you, you're screwed" Similar cheatswindledefraudfleeceoverchargeshortchangeinformal:rip offbilkdiddledostingsoakrobclipskinstiffgougedated:gazumprusharchaic:cozenrare:mulct
   • 3. have sex with. vulgar slang
   • ▪ (of a couple) have sex.
   • ▪ used to express anger or contempt: "I saw red and thought, ‘Screw you!’"
   • 4. another term for draw British

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun): from Old French escroue ‘female screw, nut’, from Latin scrofa, literally ‘sow’, later ‘screw’. The early sense of the verb was ‘contort (the features), twist around’ (late 16th century).

   Derivatives

   • 1. screwable adjective
   • 2. screwer noun

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2. home.howstuffworks.com › what-are-self-tappingWhat are self-tapping screws? | HowStuffWorks

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   May 17, 2024 · Self-tapping screws are designed to drill their own holes in materials like wood, metal and plastic, creating precise threads without pre-drilled holes. There are two main types: thread-forming screws, which are suitable for plastic and to prevent loosening, and thread-cutting screws, which are ideal for wood and metal but may strip the threads ...

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4. 7esl.com › tools-vocabularyTools Names | List of Tools in English • 7ESL

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   May 30, 2024 · Screw . A screw is a type of fastener that is used to hold two or more objects together. It typically has a threaded shaft and a head that can be tightened with a screwdriver or other tool. Example: I used a screw to attach the hinge to the door.

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5. www.albanycountyfasteners.com › blog › differenceWhat's the Difference Between Bolts and Screws?

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   May 16, 2024 · Screws are threaded fasteners that can have a head or be headless (e.g., set screws). Unlike bolts, screws are designed to create their own mating threads in a pre-drilled hole or, in some cases, to create their own hole as they are driven into the material.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › metal screwMetal screw - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   May 16, 2024 · noun. screw made of metal. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Metal screw." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/metal screw. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. metal screw metal screws. the "metal screw" family.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › machine screwMachine screw - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   6 days ago · a screw used either with a nut or with a tapped hole; slotted head can be driven by a screwdriver

8. facts.net › science › 18-fun-facts-about-screws18 Fun Facts About Screws - Facts.net

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   4 days ago · Screws are more than just fasteners – they’re versatile, with various head styles and materials, making them essential for construction, manufacturing, and DIY projects. From ancient origins to modern innovations, screws have evolved to meet diverse needs, shaping the built environment and powering mechanical systems with their enduring impact.

9. www.vedantu.com › question-answer › function-of-aWhat is the function of a screw? Give any one use of screws?

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   May 29, 2024 · In order to know the function of a screw we first need to know what a screw is and its design and construction and how this helps in its function. The screw is said to be a simple machine and it is often categorized as an inclined plane.