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A cylindrical rod incised with one or more helical or advancing spiral threads, as a lead screw or worm screw.
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A device having a helical form, such as a corkscrew.
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A metal pin with incised threads and a broad slotted head that can be driven as a fastener by turning with a screwdriver, especially:.
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A propeller.
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verb
To attach, fasten, or close by means of a screw.
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To unite or separate by means of a screw or a twisting motion.
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To press tightly in a device (as a vise) operated by a screw.
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To operate, tighten, or adjust by means of a screw.
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To torture by means of a thumbscrew.
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idiom
Have a screw loose Slang To be insane.
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Have a screw loose Slang To behave in an eccentric manner.
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phrasal-verb
Screw around Slang To act or fool around aimlessly or in a confused way and accomplish nothing.
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Screw around Vulgar Slang To be sexually promiscuous.
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Screw up Slang To injure; damage: Lifting those boxes really screwed up my back.
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Screw up Slang To make a mess of (an undertaking).
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Screw up Slang To make neurotic or anxious.
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verb-transitive
Slang To take advantage of; cheat: screwed me out of the most lucrative sales territory.
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To attach (a tapped or threaded fitting or cap) by twisting into place.
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To drive or tighten (a screw).
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To fasten, tighten, or attach by or as if by means of a screw.
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To rotate (a part) on a threaded axis.
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