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Definition of screwed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- After losing his job, he felt completely screwed.
2.
- He was so screwed after the party last night.
3.
mechanicsRare tightened or fastened by turningRare
- The lid was screwed on so tight that I couldn't open it.
4.
shapeRare US twisted or distorted in shapeRare US
- The metal rod was screwed and bent out of shape.
Expressions with screwed
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be sensible and make sound decisions in practical situations
She really has her head screwed on.
mentally sensible and practical in thinking and decisions
Our head screwed on properly manager stayed calm when the shipment went missing.
become sensible or responsible after confusion
After the meeting, he finally got his head screwed on.
become disorganized or go wrong unexpectedly
Our plans get screwed up every time it rains.
sensible and able to make good decisions
She has her head screwed on right and never panics.
in a state of complete disarray or dysfunction
The project is totally screwed up after the changes.
find oneself in a difficult or bad situation
After the storm knocked out the electricity, we've been screwed without power.
emotionally or mentally troubled
She had a screwed-up childhood that affected her adulthood.
be sensible and make practical choices in everyday situations
She really has her head screwed on right about money and work.
shows good judgment and makes sensible practical choices
Everyone says she has her head screwed on straight about money.
Origin of screwed
Middle English, scrowe (scroll)
Terms with screwed included in their meaning
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technology
secondary nut screwed down on a primary nut to prevent loosening
hardware fastener
second nut screwed onto another to prevent slipping
Examples of screwed in a sentence
If the deal falls through, they're screwed. She was completely screwed after the concert. They got screwed at the festival. The screws were tightly screwed into the wood. Make sure the cap is screwed on properly. The sculpture was screwed and difficult to repair.
The frame was screwed, making it hard to fit.
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- French:foutu, bourré, ...
- German:am Ende, betrunken, ...
- Italian:nei guai, sbronzo, ...
- Spanish:jodido, borracho, ...
- Portuguese:lixado, bêbado, ...
- Chinese:陷入困境的, 喝醉的, ...
- Japanese:困った, 酔っ払った, ...
- Arabic:في وَرْطَة, مِسْطُول, ...
- Hebrew:דָּפוּק, שִׁיכּוֹר, ...
- Russian:в беде, пьяный, ...
- Ukrainian:в безвиході, п'яний, ...
- Hindi:बुरी तरह फँसा हुआ, धुत, ...
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.
attach by twisting into place
He screwed the lightbulb into the socket.
Origin of screw
Middle Dutch, schroef (spiral) + -ing (action)
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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