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screw

screw

 
 
pronunciation:
skru
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
phrases:
put the screws on, screw up
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a fastener, usu. metal, having a sometimes tapered shank with a helical thread, driven into a surface by applying pressure to the head while turning it.
 
similar words:
bolt
definition 2: a rod or bolt carrying a helical thread to engage a threaded hole, used as a fastener or as a device to apply mechanical energy, as to tighten a clamp or lift a jack.
similar words:
bolt
definition 3: anything having a spiral or helical form.
similar words:
helix, spiral, twist, volute
definition 4: a device consisting of rotary blades oriented so that they pull or drive something by transferring helical force as they rotate; screw propeller.
synonyms:
screw propeller
definition 5: a twisting or turning motion.
similar words:
rotation, turn, twirl, twist, whirl, wring
definition 6: (vulgar slang) an act or instance of sexual intercourse.
synonyms:
fuck, lay
definition 7: (vulgar slang) a sex partner, usu. of a specified quality.
synonyms:
fuck, lay, piece
definition 8: (slang) a prison guard.
similar words:
guard
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phrase: put the screws on
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: screws, screwing, screwed
definition 1: to fasten or attach using a screw or screws.
She screwed the metal sign to the wall.
similar words:
bolt, fasten, rivet
definition 2: to adjust, attach, or detach (an object with a helical thread or a device using a screw) by turning.
He screwed the light bulb into the socket.This handle screws the vise closed.I screwed the lid back on the jar.
similar words:
bolt, wind
definition 3: to distort by or as if by twisting (sometimes fol. by "up").
He screwed up his face into a silly grin.
similar words:
contort, distort, gnarl, twist
definition 4: to impart energy or force to, as if by adding tension or pressure (usu. fol. by "up").
She had to screw up her courage to write the letter.
definition 5: (slang) to take advantage of or cheat.
synonyms:
rip off
similar words:
bilk, burn, cheat, swindle
definition 6: (vulgar slang) to have sexual intercourse with.
synonyms:
ball, fuck, lay
similar words:
bed
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to twist or turn like a screw.
similar words:
turn, wind
definition 2: to become attached, detached, or adjusted by turning or being turned on a helical thread.
The light bulb screws in clockwise.
definition 3: (vulgar slang) to have sexual intercourse.
synonyms:
ball, fuck
similar words:
bed, couple, fornicate
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phrase: screw up
derivation: screwlike (adj.)
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