screwdriver

[ skroo-drahy-ver ]

noun

1. a hand tool for turning a screw, consisting of a handle attached to a long, narrow shank, usually of metal, which tapers and flattens out to a tip that fits into the slotted head of a screw.
2. a mixed drink made with vodka and orange juice.

screwdriver

/ ˈskruːˌdraɪvə /

noun

1. a tool used for turning screws, usually having a handle of wood, plastic, etc, and a steel shank with a flattened square-cut tip that fits into a slot in the head of the screw
2. an alcoholic beverage consisting of orange juice and vodka

Word History and Origins

Origin of screwdriver¹

First recorded in 1770–80; screw + driver

Example Sentences

Unlike the Free P4 on which it’s based, this tool also includes a substantial wood chisel, and a replaceable double-sided eyeglass screwdriver bit.

From Outside Online

In most cases, you’ll need nothing more than a new hard drive and a screwdriver.

From Popular-Science

Depending on the age and design of your machine, you might need specialized screwdrivers called Torx bits.

From Popular-Science

The Fairphone 4 is the only smartphone that comes with a screwdriver.

From Ars Technica

Drain trapped air by opening each radiator’s valve counterclockwise, using a radiator key, socket or flat screwdriver, depending on the valve type.

From Washington Post

It was a tool you used to perform a function, like a screwdriver.

From The Daily Beast

Nobody listens, but if you want to know just what screwdriver to use, Mr. Santorum will find you the exact one.

From The Daily Beast

Insert a screwdriver or ice pick in a fish as shown, and the scales can be removed much better and quicker than in any other way.

From Project Gutenberg

Then I heard someone outside my cabin-door working as though with a screwdriver, unscrewing a screw from the woodwork.

From Project Gutenberg

Fortunately, he was provided with a large pocket-knife, containing various appliances which included a strong screwdriver.

From Project Gutenberg

The spark-plug electrodes may be easily set by means of the gauge attached to the screwdriver.

From Project Gutenberg

For a few minutes slight tappings came from within, as if a wrench or a screwdriver were being used.

From Project Gutenberg