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 US, however, has continued to tighten the screws.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Umm Samir said four of the screws holding Muath's spine in place have come loose and are affecting his breathing.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
The monitor had been designed with screws in the back that had 25 concentric circles machined into their flat heads to make them sparkle as light passed over them.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Still, if the fighting continues, some central banks may be forced to tighten the policy screws.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Smith wasn’t ready to put the screws to him just yet.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
