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screw

/skɹuː/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★
noun

Simple Meaning

a small, thin piece of metal with a sharp end, used to hold things together.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation⚙️Technical💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

Can you hand me that screw? I need to fix the shelf.

I think I lost a screw from the chair — it's wobbly now.

Full Definition

A device that has a helical function.

Related Words

Synonyms:
boltfastener
Word Family:
screwedscrewingunscrew

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