screw

A2
Pronunciation
/skɹuː/
Noun
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

A device that has a helical function.

2 Definition

The motion of screwing something; a turn or twist to one side.

3 Definition

A prison guard.

4 Definition

An extortioner; a sharp bargainer; a skinflint.

5 Definition

An instructor who examines with great or unnecessary severity; also, a searching or strict examination of a student by an instructor.

6 Definition

Sexual intercourse; the act of screwing.

7 Definition

A casual sexual partner.

8 Definition

Salary, wages.

9 Definition

Backspin.

10 Definition

A small packet of tobacco.

11 Definition

An old, worn-out, unsound and worthless horse.

12 Definition

A straight line in space with which a definite linear magnitude termed the pitch is associated. It is used to express the displacement of a rigid body, which may always be made to consist of a rotation about an axis combined with a translation parallel to that axis.

13 Definition

An amphipod crustacean.

Example Sentences
  • the skeleton screw (Caprella);  the sand screw
14 Definition

(in the plural, with "the") Rheumatism.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.

2 Definition

To have sexual intercourse with.

3 Definition

To cheat someone or ruin their chances in a game or other situation.

4 Definition

To practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.

5 Definition

To contort.

6 Definition

To miskick (a ball) by hitting it with the wrong part of the foot.

7 Definition

To screw back.

8 Definition

To examine (a student) rigidly; to subject to a severe examination.