screw

/skrˈu/

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Noun
someone who guards prisoners
Noun
a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole
Noun
a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air
Noun
a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head
Noun
slang for sexual intercourse
Verb
have sexual intercourse with; "This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm"; "Adam knew Eve"; "Were you ever intimate with this man?"
Verb
turn like a screw
Verb
cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion; "drive in screws or bolts"
Verb
tighten or fasten by means of screwing motions; "Screw the bottle cap on"
Verb
defeat someone through trickery or deceit

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