Screw Meaning and Definition

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What is the definition Screw? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Example sentences, Derivations, Antonyms, How to pronounce? Words ending with Screw, Related sentences, Synonyms, Words starting with Screw and more...

Word: Screw

How to pronounce: skruː

Noun

Definitions:

1. A short, slender, sharp-pointed metal pin with a raised helical thread running around it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being rotated so that it pierces wood or other material and is held tightly in place.

Example sentences: "The logs, the wood flooring, the cabinets, all of the materials down to the nails and screws which hold it together, were donated or purchased with donated funds."

2. An act of turning a screw or other object having a thread.

3. A prisoner's derogatory term for a prison guard or warden.

4. An act or instance of having sex.

5. An amount of salary or wages.

6. A mean or miserly person.

7. A worn-out horse.

Verb

Definitions:

1. Fasten or tighten with a screw or screws.

Example sentences: "Screw the hinge to your new door"

2. Cheat or swindle (someone), especially by charging them too much for something.

3. Have sex with.