EGAVE

screw

About 6.92 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A device that has a helical function. A simple machine, a helical inclined plane. A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a partially or completely threaded shank, sometimes with a threaded point, and a head used to both hold the top material and to drive the screw either directly into a soft material or into a prepared hole. A ship's propeller. An Archimedes screw. A steam vessel propelled by a screw instead of wheels.
  2. noun A simple machine, a helical inclined plane.
  3. noun A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a partially or completely threaded shank, sometimes with a threaded point, and a head used to both hold the top material and to drive the screw either directly into a soft material or into a prepared hole.
  4. noun A ship's propeller.
  5. noun An Archimedes screw.
  6. noun A steam vessel propelled by a screw instead of wheels.
  7. noun The motion of screwing something; a turn or twist to one side.
  8. noun A prison guard.

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Often followed by

is and up the in to on of threads

Word family

screwed screwer screwers screwing screwlike screws

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