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Meaning of the word screw in English

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screw

US /skruː/
UK /skruː/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
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He used a screw to fasten the two pieces of wood together.
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Make sure the screw is tight.
Synonym:
boltfastenerpin
2.

an act of twisting or turning something

Example:
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Give the cap a gentle screw to open it.
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He put a quick screw on the lid.
Synonym:
twistturnrotation

Verb

1.

fasten or tighten (something) with a screw or screws

Example:
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He screwed the shelf to the wall.
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Can you help me screw this together?
Synonym:
fastenboltfixattach
2.

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

Example:
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He screwed the lid onto the jar.
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She screwed up her face in disgust.
Synonym:
twistturnrotate
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