screw

/skɹˈuː/

/ˈskɹu/

Screw

a small pointy piece of metal that can be screwed into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to fasten things together

slang for sexual intercourse

synonyms : ass

made with strands or inserts of elastic

synonyms : elasticised

elasticized

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

synonyms : screw propeller

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

someone who guards prisoners

synonyms : gaoler

to screw

MAIN VERB

to cheat or take advantage of someone unfairly, often for financial gain

synonyms : cheat

to tighten or fasten something with a screw

antonyms : unscrew

cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion

synonyms : drive in

turn like a screw

have sexual intercourse with

synonyms : bang

Examples

1. The hammer is meant to be used for nails, not screws.

2. Bill Mathis had his head screwed on right.

3. You must have a few screws loose if you think jumping out of an airplane without a parachute is a good idea.

4. Thank you so much for getting his head screwed on straight.

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