Pronunciation: /skruː/
noun a metal fastener with a helical ridge, used to join objects together by being rotated
A1 I need a screw to fix my chair.
A2 The screw fell out of the shelf.
B1 He used a screwdriver to tighten the screw.
B2 Make sure to use the right size screw for the job.
C1 The screw was stripped and wouldn't tighten properly.
C2 The precision screw was crucial for the delicate machinery.
verb to attach or fasten with a screw
A1 I need to screw in the lightbulb.
A2 He screwed the lid onto the jar tightly.
B1 She screwed the pieces of wood together to make a table.
B2 The mechanic screwed the bolts back into place.
C1 The contractor screwed the metal beams securely into the foundation.
C2 The engineer screwed the components of the machine together with precision.
formal The screw must be tightened to secure the metal plates together.
informal I can't believe I stripped the screw while trying to assemble the furniture.
slang I'm so screwed if I don't finish this project by tomorrow.
figurative She really screwed up by missing the deadline for the presentation.
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