screw
noun
a metal fastener having a tapered shank with a helical thread, and topped with a slotted head, driven into wood or the like by rotating, especially by means of a screwdriver.
screws
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pluralof screw.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof screw (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
screwnouna metal fastener having a tapered shank with a helical thread, and topped with a slotted head, driven into wood or the like by rotating, especially by means of a screwdriver.
Example Sentences
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The right way to fix the holes in the floor is kind of abstract, while the screws and plates in my utility closet are right there.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Carney has also imposed import taxes on several US wood products, such as plywood, and even screws used to fix timber together.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Ternus’s approach to Apple is Jobs-like, down to a preoccupation with small details like screws.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Chatbots that don’t perform well can lead to lost sales and irritated customers, just like if a human screws up an order.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
The only sound in the room was the squeaking of the screws being tightened in the holes.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
