Screw ( noun , verb , verb )

(As a noun)

Screw ( noun )

1. A simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally grooved solid cylinder and a correspondingly grooved hollow cylinder into which it fits.
2. A metal rod with a pointed tip and a helical groove or thread.
3. A device consisting of two inclined planes wrapped around a cylinder or cone in the form of a helix, used as a fastener to hold together two parts of a machine or other structure.
4. A helical ridge on the surface of a bone.
5. A spiral indentation in the surface of a coin.
6. A sexual act in which the penis is inserted into the vagina or anus of another person.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english scrēaw, from old norse skræva.

Examples:

1. The screw on the jar lid was rusted and wouldn't turn.
2. I need to buy a new set of screws for my bookcase.
3. The screwdriver slipped and the screw went in crooked.
4. The bone screw will hold the broken bone in place while it heals.
5. The coin collector was examining the screw on the rare penny.

(As a verb)

Screw ( verb )

1. A simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally grooved solid cylinder and a correspondingly grooved hollow cylinder into which it fits.
2. A metal rod with a pointed tip and a helical groove or thread.
3. A device consisting of two inclined planes wrapped around a cylinder or cone in the form of a helix, used as a fastener to hold together two parts of a machine or other structure.
4. A helical ridge on the surface of a bone.
5. A spiral indentation in the surface of a coin.
6. A sexual act in which the penis is inserted into the vagina or anus of another person.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english scrēaw, from old norse skræva.

Examples:

1. The screw on the jar lid was rusted and wouldn't turn.
2. I need to buy a new set of screws for my bookcase.
3. The screwdriver slipped and the screw went in crooked.
4. The bone screw will hold the broken bone in place while it heals.
5. The coin collector was examining the screw on the rare penny.

(As a verb)

Screw ( verb )

1. A simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally grooved solid cylinder and a correspondingly grooved hollow cylinder into which it fits.
2. A metal rod with a pointed tip and a helical groove or thread.
3. A device consisting of two inclined planes wrapped around a cylinder or cone in the form of a helix, used as a fastener to hold together two parts of a machine or other structure.
4. A helical ridge on the surface of a bone.
5. A spiral indentation in the surface of a coin.
6. A sexual act in which the penis is inserted into the vagina or anus of another person.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english scrēaw, from old norse skræva.

Examples:

1. The screw on the jar lid was rusted and wouldn't turn.
2. I need to buy a new set of screws for my bookcase.
3. The screwdriver slipped and the screw went in crooked.
4. The bone screw will hold the broken bone in place while it heals.
5. The coin collector was examining the screw on the rare penny.