screw

US /skruː/
UK /skruː/
"screw" picture
1.

Schraube

a metal pin with a spiral ridge running along its length and a grooved head, used to join things together by being rotated so that it pierces and fastens to a surface or material

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He used a screw to fasten the two pieces of wood together.
Er benutzte eine Schraube, um die beiden Holzstücke miteinander zu verbinden.
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Make sure the screw is tight.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Schraube fest sitzt.
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boltfastenerpin
2.

Drehung, Umdrehung

an act of twisting or turning something

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Give the cap a gentle screw to open it.
Drehen Sie den Deckel vorsichtig, um ihn zu öffnen.
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He put a quick screw on the lid.
Er drehte den Deckel schnell zu.
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twistturnrotation
1.

schrauben

fasten or tighten (something) with a screw or screws

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He screwed the shelf to the wall.
Er schraubte das Regal an die Wand.
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Can you help me screw this together?
Kannst du mir helfen, das zusammenzuschrauben?
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fastenboltfixattach
2.

drehen, verziehen

twist or turn (something) around a fixed point or axis

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He screwed the lid onto the jar.
Er drehte den Deckel auf das Glas.
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She screwed up her face in disgust.
Sie verzog ihr Gesicht vor Ekel.
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twistturnrotate
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screw uphave a screw loosehave your head screwed on (the right way)