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01
schroef, bout
a small pointy piece of metal that can be fasten into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together
Voorbeelden
She tightened the screws on the chair to prevent it from wobbling.
Ze draaide de schroeven van de stoel aan om te voorkomen dat die wiebelde.
02
an act of sexual intercourse
Dialect
American
American
Slang
VulgarVoorbeelden
That kind of talk about a screw is n't appropriate in public.
03
a propeller with angled blades that rotates to move a ship or aircraft through water or air
Voorbeelden
The screw turned slowly as the submarine surfaced.
04
a simple machine based on an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, converting rotational motion into linear motion
Voorbeelden
A screw converts rotational energy into thrust.
05
a prison guard
Dialect
British
BritishSlangVoorbeelden
He 'd been a screw at the old penitentiary for years.
06
a casual sexual partner
DialectAmerican
AmericanSlangVulgarVoorbeelden
The guys compared notes on their latest screws.
to screw
01
bedriegen, oplichten
to cheat or take advantage of someone unfairly, often for financial gain
Transitive: to screw sb
Voorbeelden
The scam artist screwed unsuspecting investors with promises of unrealistic returns.
De oplichter heeft argeloze investeerders opgelicht met beloften van onrealistische rendementen.
02
vastschroeven, aandraaien
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
Voorbeelden
The worker screws the brackets onto the frame to install the shelving unit.
De werknemer schroeft de beugels aan het frame om de plankeenheid te installeren.
03
vastschroeven, aandraaien
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
Voorbeelden
He screwed the cap back on the bottle tightly to prevent leaks.
Hij draaide de dop stevig terug op de fles om lekken te voorkomen.
04
neuken, seksen
to engage in sexual intercourse
DialectAmerican
AmericanTransitive: to screw sb
SlangVulgarVoorbeelden
Despite his promises of commitment, he ended up screwing her and leaving without a word.
05
to express defiance, rejection, or contempt toward a person, rule, or situation
DialectAmerican
AmericanSlangVulgarVoorbeelden
Screw this job, I'm quitting tomorrow.
Lexicale Boom
screwy
screw
