Screw: meaning, definitions and examples

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screw

[ skruː ]

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mechanical

A simple machine consisting of a cylindrical shaft with a helical groove or thread formed on its surface, which can be rotated about its axis to drive a mating screw or nut.

Synonyms

bolt, fastener, nut and bolt

Examples of usage

The screw is used to fasten objects together.
She tightened the screw with a screwdriver.

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construction

To twist, turn, or tighten with a screwing motion.

Synonyms

fasten, secure, tighten

Examples of usage

He screwed the lid onto the jar.
She screwed the hook into the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "screw" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parafuso

🇮🇳 पेंच

🇩🇪 Schraube

🇮🇩 sekrup

🇺🇦 гвинт

🇵🇱 śruba

🇯🇵 ネジ

🇫🇷 vis

🇪🇸 tornillo

🇹🇷 vida

🇰🇷 나사

🇸🇦 برغي

🇨🇿 šroub

🇸🇰 skrutka

🇨🇳 螺丝

🇸🇮 vijak

🇮🇸 skrúfa

🇰🇿 бұранда

🇬🇪 ხრახნი

🇦🇿 vida

🇲🇽 tornillo

Word origin

The word 'screw' originated from Old French 'escroue' meaning 'nut, cylindrical socket'. It has been used in English since the 15th century, primarily in the context of mechanical fastening or tightening.