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Screw
/skruː/
A metal fastener with a helical ridge that rotates for insertion, typically used to hold materials together or in place.
Synonyms:
fastener
bolt
pin
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Examples:
C
an you screw the lid on tight?
I need a screwdriver to fix this
screw
.
Etymology:
Originated from Middle French
escroue
and Middle Dutch
schroef
, which both mean a connection or fastener, from the early 15th century.
Usage Statistics:
26 mentions per 1 million words
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