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SCREWS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Screws.

Screws - as a noun

Someone who guards prisoners

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gaolerjailerjailorprison guardturnkey

A simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole

A propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screw propeller

A fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastenerfasteningfixingholdfast
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Slang for sexual intercourse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nookiepiece of tailroll in the hayshtup

Screws - as a verb

Turn like a screw

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
revolverotate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion

Example: "Drive in screws or bolts"

Tighten or fasten by means of screwing motions

Example: "Screw the bottle cap on"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unscrew

Defeat someone through trickery or deceit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheatchicanechousejockeyshaft

Example Sentences

"I need to tighten the screws on my chair."
"The bookshelf was assembled with screws."
"Please hand me the screwdriver, I need to remove some screws."
"He accidentally dropped the screws on the floor."
"Make sure to use the correct size screws for this project."
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Word Game Points

Is SCREWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, screws is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCREWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SCREWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, screws is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCREWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SCREWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, screws is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCREWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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