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screw
- pronunciation:
- skru
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- screwed up
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a metal device that fastens. You push a screw into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head.
We attached the shelf to the wall with screws.
- similar words:
- bolt
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| related words: |
bolt |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
screwed, screwing, screws |
| definition: |
to fasten by turning or using this part.
She screwed the light bulb into the socket.He screwed the screw into the board.- similar words:
- bolt, fasten
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| phrase: |
screwed up |
| derivation: |
screwlike (adj.) |
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