Definition of screw - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
motiontwisting motion or turn
- Give the lid a screw to open it.
2.
hardwaremetal fastener with a helical thread
- He used a screw to fix the shelf.
3.
mechanicsTECH. simple machine that converts rotational into linear motionTECH.
- The screw mechanism allows the clamp to hold tightly..
4.
nauticalTECH. propeller on a ship or aircraftTECH.
- The ship's screw was damaged in the storm.
5.
- The prisoners complained about the screw's behavior.
6.
- They had a quick screw before leaving.
Verb
1.
fasteningfasten pieces together using a threaded metal fastener
- He screwed the shelves to the wall.
2.
- He screwed me out of my money.
3.
- They were caught screwing in the car.
4.
contortioncontort or twist something
- She screwed the paper into a ball.
5.
billiardsTECH. UK spin the cue ball backward after striking itTECH. UK
- He screwed the cue ball back perfectly.
Images of screw
metal fastener with a helical thread 
simple machine that converts rotational into linear motion 
propeller on a ship or aircraft
Expressions with screw
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screw that is not tightly fastened
The table wobbles because of a loose screw.
to remove something by unscrewing
She had to screw off the lid to open the jar..
make a mess of or ruin something
I really screwed up the presentation.
secure something firmly by tightening it with a twisting fastener
Screw down the metal plates to keep the frame rigid.
make a mistake or cause a situation to go wrong
He didn't mean to screw things up, but he did.
make your face twist or wrinkle because of strong feeling
She screwed up her face when she tasted the lemon.
cheat someone so they lose money or something valuable
He screwed me out of my share of the profits.
make something more strict or controlled
The government decided to tighten the screw on tax evasion.
apply pressure or force to achieve a result
The manager decided to turn the screw to meet the deadline.
act in a way that seems a little crazy or odd
I think he has a screw loose.
waste time or act without purpose
They spent the afternoon screwing about instead of working.
waste time or play idly
Stop screwing around and finish your homework.
waste time instead of working
Stop screwing around with your phone and get to work.
state of insanity or eccentricity
I think he has a screw loose.
obtain money through deceitful or unfair means
He tried to screw money from his friends by lying.
get money from someone by tricking or cheating them
He screwed money out of his clients with fake promises.
gather enough bravery to do something hard
He had to screw up courage to ask her out.
gather courage to face something difficult
She screwed up her courage and spoke to the crowd.
narrow the eyes tightly by squeezing the eyelids together
She screwed up her eyes against the bright sunlight.
tamper with something
He screwed with the settings and now it doesn't work.
acting in a strange or irrational way
I think you've got a screw loose, talking to your plants.
change someone's way of thinking or perspective
The new teacher screwed his head round about history.
step in increasing restrictions or pressure
The new law is another turn of the screw for businesses.
metal fastener with spiral thread, used to hold parts together
He tightened the metal screw to secure the bracket in place.
Origin of screw
Middle Dutch, schroef (spiral) + -ing (action)
Terms with screw included in their meaning
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fastening
fasten pieces tightly using a screw-actuated or C-shaped tool
metal fastener
spiral ridge on a screw or bolt
outdoors
strong peg or screw driven into soil to hold outdoor equipment
food preservation
glass jar with a screw top for preserving food
screws
having screw threads for fastening
construction
long metal bar with continuous screw threads used with nuts
mechanical
make a bolt or screw more secure
fastening
screw a threaded fastener onto a bolt to hold parts
engineering
cut a female screw thread
threading tool
tool for cutting internal screw threads
machining
worker who uses a tap to cut screw threads
workshop tool
tool with a screw for holding pieces tightly together
mechanics
screw with external ridges
mechanics
helical structure like a screw thread
screw
having widely spaced threads
abr: M8 Connector
type of electrical connector with screw locking
technology
insulating panel holding screw or clamp points for electrical wiring connections
engineering
the radial distance between major and pitch cylinders of a screw thread
construction
helical groove formed inside a hole to receive a matching screw
threading
cut a screw thread on a workpiece
manufacturing
machining process that forms screw-shaped grooves on metal or plastic parts
metalwork
tool for machining screw threads
manufacturing
the process of forming threads on a screw
technology
involving the creation of screw threads
Examples of screw in a sentence
He felt a screw in his stomach during the rollercoaster ride. A screw fell out of the chair. The mechanic tightened the screw on the engine. The screw needs to be tightened to secure the shelf. He used a screw to fix the broken hinge. The engineer inspected the ship's screw for damage.
A new screw was installed to improve speed. The screw made his rounds every hour. They bribed the screw to get extra food. They joked about a quick screw in the car. A screw was all they needed to feel closer. She screwed the legs onto the table. The mechanic screwed the parts together tightly. They tried to screw him over in the deal. She felt screwed by the unexpected changes. They decided to screw after the party. She caught them screwing in the office. He screwed the cap back onto the bottle tightly. The gymnast screwed her body into a complex position. She expertly screwed the ball to change its direction. He practiced to screw the ball with precision.
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- French:tour, visser, ...
- German:Dreh, schrauben, ...
- Italian:giro, avvitare, ...
- Spanish:giro, atornillar, ...
- Portuguese:torção, parafusar, ...
- Chinese:旋转, 拧, ...
- Japanese:ひねり, ネジで固定する, ...
- Arabic:لَيَّة, ثبّت, ...
- Hebrew:סִיבּוּב, לְחַבֵּר בְּבוֹרֶג, ...
- Russian:поворот, прикручивать, ...
- Ukrainian:поворот, прикрутити, ...
- Hindi:घुमाव, जोड़ना, ...
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