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/skɹuː/ · screw
noun
- A device that has a helical function. The engineer used a screw to tighten the lid of the jar.
- The motion of screwing something; a turn or twist to one side. She gave the door a good screw to get it open.
- A prison guard. The screw watched the inmates closely during the riot.
verb
- To connect or assemble pieces using a screw. He screwed the two pieces of wood together.
- To have sexual intercourse with. They screwed in the hotel room.
- To cheat someone or ruin their chances in a game or other situation. He screwed his opponent out of the competition.
Did you know? The term 'screw' was also used in the 19th century to describe a type of musical instrument, the screw harp, which was played by turning a screw to change the pitch of the strings.