Screw
01
skruv, bult
a small pointy piece of metal that can be fasten into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together
Exempel
He used a screwdriver to tighten the screws holding the shelves to the wall.
Han använde en skruvmejsel för att dra åt skruvarna som höll hyllorna fast vid väggen.
The carpenter inserted screws into the wooden boards to construct the frame.
Snickaren skruvade in skruvar i träplankorna för att bygga ramen.
02
an act of sexual intercourse
SlangExempel
He bragged about getting a screw, which offended everyone.
He only cared about a quick screw, not a relationship.
03
a propeller with angled blades that rotates to move a ship or aircraft through water or air
Exempel
The boat 's screw churned up the water.
Divers checked the ship 's screw for damage.
04
a simple machine based on an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, converting rotational motion into linear motion
Exempel
The screw is one of the six classical simple machines.
Archimedes ' screw was used to lift water.
05
a prison guard
Dialect
British
BritishSlangExempel
The prisoners taunted the screw during roll call.
The screw kept watch over the cell block.
to screw
01
lura, svindla
to cheat or take advantage of someone unfairly, often for financial gain
Transitive: to screw sb
Exempel
The shady contractor screwed his clients by using cheap materials and overcharging for shoddy workmanship.
Den skumma entreprenören snoade sina kunder genom att använda billiga material och ta för mycket betalt för dåligt hantverk.
The used car salesman tried to screw me by selling me a lemon without disclosing its mechanical problems.
Försäljaren av begagnade bilar försökte lura mig genom att sälja en skrutt utan att avslöja dess mekaniska problem.
02
skruva fast, dra åt
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
Exempel
He screwed the shelf to the wall to ensure it was securely attached.
Han skruvade hyllan till väggen för att säkerställa att den var säkert fäst.
The technician screws the panels onto the chassis to complete the assembly of the machine.
Teknikern skruvar fast panelerna på chassit för att slutföra maskinens montering.
03
skruva, dra åt
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
Exempel
She screwed the lid tightly onto the jar to keep the contents fresh.
Hon skruvade locket hårt på burken för att hålla innehållet färskt.
She carefully screwed the lightbulb into the socket, illuminating the room.
Hon skruvade försiktigt in glödlampan i sockeln och upplyste rummet.
04
knulla, pula
to engage in sexual intercourse
Transitive: to screw sb
Exempel
He boasted about how many women he had screwed.
Han skröt om hur många kvinnor han hade knullat.
Despite his promises of commitment, he ended up screwing her and leaving without a word.
Trots sina löften om engagemang slutade han med att knulla henne och gick utan ett ord.
Lexikalt Träd
screwy
screw
