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Screws: meaning, definitions and examples

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screws

 

[ skruหz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

construction

Metal fasteners with a spiral ridge that are used to join pieces of wood or metal together.

Synonyms

bolts, fasteners, nails

Examples of usage

  • He tightened the screws to secure the shelf in place.
  • Make sure to use the right size screws for the job.
Context #2 | Noun

mechanics

A type of simple machine that converts rotational motion into linear motion.

Synonyms

bolt, cog, gear

Examples of usage

  • The screw on the clamp allows for precise adjustment.
  • You can use a screw to lift heavy objects.
Context #3 | Verb

manipulation

To twist or tighten something using a screwdriver or similar tool.

Synonyms

fasten, secure, tighten

Examples of usage

  • He carefully screwed the hinges into place.
  • She screwed the lightbulb into the socket.

Translations

Translations of the word "screws" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parafusos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เค‚เคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schrauben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sekrup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฒะธะฝั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›ruby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tornillos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vidalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุงู…ูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกrouby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skrutky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่žบไธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vijaki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรบfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐะฝะดะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ แƒแƒฎแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vintlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tornillos

Etymology

The word 'screw' originated from Old French 'escroue', meaning nut or screw, which came from Latin 'scrofa', meaning sow. The term 'screw' was first used in the 15th century to refer to spiral devices used for pressing objects together. Over time, screws have become essential fasteners in various industries, offering a secure and reliable way to join materials.

See also: screw.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,799 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.