screw
Translation
screw
Examples
I need a Phillips head screw.
I need a Phillips head screw.
The screw is too loose.
The screw is too loose.
Grammar Patterns
((a screw)) ((for sth.)) a fastener for (sth.) I need a screw for this shelf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bolt, fastener
Etymology
From Old French 'escroe' meaning 'nut'. Characterized by its helical ridge.
Memory Tips
Picture using a screwdriver to turn a 'screw' into a piece of wood.