a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole
"The carpenter tightened the screw into the pre-drilled hole to secure the shelf firmly in place."
a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air
"The boat moves forward as its screw spins rapidly through the water."
a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head
"The carpenter tightened the screw to secure the wooden boards together."
slang for sexual intercourse
"The couple decided to screw in private after the party ended."
A device that has a helical function.
"The mechanic tightened the screw to hold the bracket firmly in place."
A simple machine, a helical inclined plane.
"The mechanic tightened the screw to secure the wooden boards together."
In plain English: A screw is a metal tool with ridges that you twist into wood to hold things together.
"He used a screwdriver to remove the loose screw from the chair leg."
Usage: Use the singular form when referring to one fastener and add an 's' for multiple items in everyday speech. This term specifically denotes the threaded metal rod used to join objects together rather than any other type of hardware.
have sexual intercourse with
"This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm"
"Adam knew Eve"
"Were you ever intimate with this man?"
To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
"She carefully screwed the new shelf bracket into the wall studs to hold up the bookcase."
In plain English: To screw something means to turn it with a tool so that it fits tightly into place.
"He tightened the screw with his hands until the lid was secure."
The word "screw" comes from Middle English and is likely derived from Old French terms for a nut or socket. Its ultimate origin traces back to Latin scrōfa, meaning "female pig," possibly due to a comparison with the shape of a pig's penis, though this connection was influenced by related Dutch words for screw.