Definition of Screw

to fasten or tighten something in place by turning it

Examples of Screw in a sentence

The homeowner tried to screw in a lightbulb by turning it several times clockwise.  🔊

So that it doesn’t fall, Sheila used a drill to screw the bookshelf into the wall.  🔊

If you screw the patio chairs into the platform, they will be secure enough to withstand the costal winds.  🔊

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