screw

US /skruː/
UK /skruː/
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parafuso

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.
Ele usou um parafuso para prender as duas peças de madeira juntas.
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Make sure the screw is tight.
Certifique-se de que o parafuso esteja apertado.
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boltfastenerpin
2.

rosca, giro

an act of twisting or turning something

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Give the cap a gentle screw to open it.
Dê uma leve rosca na tampa para abri-la.
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He put a quick screw on the lid.
Ele deu uma rápida rosca na tampa.
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twistturnrotation
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aparafusar

fasten or tighten (something) with a screw or screws

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He screwed the shelf to the wall.
Ele aparafusou a prateleira na parede.
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Can you help me screw this together?
Você pode me ajudar a aparafusar isso?
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fastenboltfixattach
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rosquear, torcer

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

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He screwed the lid onto the jar.
Ele rosqueou a tampa no pote.
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She screwed up her face in disgust.
Ela torceu o rosto com nojo.
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twistturnrotate
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screw uphave a screw loosehave your head screwed on (the right way)