screwdriver
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a tool used to turn screws into or out of things.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation⚙️Technical💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“I need a screwdriver to put this table together.”
“Do you have a small screwdriver? This screw is really tiny.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A hand or machine tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.
Related Words
Synonyms:
tooldriver
Word Family:
screwdrivers