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SCREW

(noun, verb)
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There are 10 meanings of the word Screw.

How to pronounce screw:

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Screw - as a noun

Someone who guards prisoners

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gaoler7jailer13jailor13prison guardturnkey14

A simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole

A propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screw propeller

A fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastener11fastening13fixing17holdfast15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Slang for sexual intercourse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nookie10piece of tailroll in the hayshtup10

Screw - as a verb

Turn like a screw

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
revolve13rotate6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion

Example: "Drive in screws or bolts"

Tighten or fasten by means of screwing motions

Example: "Screw the bottle cap on"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unscrew12

Defeat someone through trickery or deceit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheat10chicane14chouse11jockey22shaft11

Example Sentences

"Please hand me the screws for this project."
"Be careful not to strip the screw when tightening it."
"I can't open this jar, it must be too tight. It needs a stronger screw."
"One screw is missing from the shelf, causing it to wobble."
"She twisted the screw into the wall to hang a picture frame."
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Word Game Points

Is SCREW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, screw is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCREW has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SCREW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, screw is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCREW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SCREW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, screw is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCREW has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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