screw
//skruː//
Noun
screwSingular
screwsPlural
1
A metal fastener with a spiral thread that is driven into materials by rotating, used to hold things together
I need a screwdriver to tighten this screw.
2
A propeller on a ship or aircraft
The ship's screw was damaged during the storm.
3
A prison guard
The screws were doing their rounds in the prison.
Verb
screwInfinitive
screwPresent tense
screwedPast tense
screwedPast participle
screwingPresent participle
screwsThird-person singular
1
To fasten or tighten something with a screw by rotating it
He screwed the shelf to the wall.
2
To rotate or twist something into position
Screw the lid on tightly to keep the food fresh.
3
To cheat or treat someone unfairly
They screwed me out of my money.
4
To ruin or damage something badly
I really screwed up the presentation.