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Screw
01
tornillo
a small pointy piece of metal that can be fasten into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together
Example
The carpenter inserted screws into the wooden boards to construct the frame.
He replaced the old screws with longer ones to better secure the shelf to the wall.
She tightened the screws on the chair to prevent it from wobbling.
02
garchar, follar
slang for sexual intercourse
03
tornillo elástico, roscado elástico
made with strands or inserts of elastic
04
tornillo, hélice
a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air
05
tornillo, mecanismo de tornillo
a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole
06
carcelero, guardia de prisión
someone who guards prisoners
to screw
01
estafar, engañar
to cheat or take advantage of someone unfairly, often for financial gain
Transitive: to screw sb
Example
The scam artist screwed unsuspecting investors with promises of unrealistic returns.
The shady contractor screwed his clients by using cheap materials and overcharging for shoddy workmanship.
She realized she had been screwed by her business partner when he took all the profits and left her with the debts.
02
atornillar
to firmly attach or tighten something using a turning metal fastener
Transitive: to screw sth to a support structure | to screw sth onto a support structure
Example
The worker screws the brackets onto the frame to install the shelving unit.
To hang the painting securely, he screwed the picture hook into the wall stud.
He screwed the shelf to the wall to ensure it was securely attached.
03
atonar, resolver
to tighten something by rotating it in a twisting motion
Transitive: to screw sth to sth | to screw sth into sth | to screw sth onto sth
Example
The mechanic screwed the spark plug back into the engine to finish the repair.
He screwed the cap back on the bottle tightly to prevent leaks.
He screwed the nozzle onto the hose before turning on the water.
04
follar, tirar
to engage in sexual intercourse
Transitive: to screw sb
Example
He boasted about how many women he had screwed.
The characters in the novel found themselves in various situations where they screwed each other, leading to dramatic consequences.
Ejemplo
The carpenter inserted screws into the wooden boards to construct the frame.
He replaced the old screws with longer ones to better secure the shelf to the wall.
She tightened the screws on the chair to prevent it from wobbling.
The technician used a screwdriver to remove the screws holding the panel in place.
He used a screwdriver to tighten the screws holding the shelves to the wall.
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