Definition of screw

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Screw (n.) A steam vesel propelled by a screw instead of wheels; a screw steamer; a propeller.

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Chase :: Chase (v. t.) To cut, so as to make a screw thread..
Screw :: Screw (n.) A steam vesel propelled by a screw instead of wheels; a screw steamer; a propeller.
Gib :: Gib (n.) A piece or slip of metal or wood, notched or otherwise, in a machine or structure, to hold other parts in place or bind them together, or to afford a bearing surface; -- usually held or adjusted by means of a wedge, key, or screw..
Corkscrew :: Corkscrew (n.) An instrument with a screw or a steel spiral for drawing corks from bottles.
Tonophant :: Tonophant (n.) A modification of the kaleidophon, for showing composition of acoustic vibrations. It consists of two thin slips of steel welded together, their length being adjystable by a screw socket..
Worm :: Worm (n.) A short revolving screw, the threads of which drive, or are driven by, a worm wheel by gearing into its teeth or cogs. See Illust. of Worm gearing, below..
Screwed :: Screwed (imp. & p. p.) of Scre.
Nut :: Nut (n.) A perforated block (usually a small piece of metal), provided with an internal or female screw thread, used on a bolt, or screw, for tightening or holding something, or for transmitting motion. See Illust. of lst Bolt..
Drill Press :: Drill press () A machine for drilling holes in metal, the drill being pressed to the metal by the action of a screw..
Countersink :: Countersink (v. t.) To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork..
Screwer :: Screwer (n.) One who, or that which, screws..
Conveyor :: Conveyor (n.) A contrivance for carrying objects from place to place; esp., one for conveying grain, coal, etc., -- as a spiral or screw turning in a pipe or trough, an endless belt with buckets, or a truck running along a rope..
Screw :: Screw (n.) A small packet of tobacco.
Gimlet :: Gimlet (n.) A small tool for boring holes. It has a leading screw, a grooved body, and a cross handle..
Machine :: Machine (n.) In general, any combination of bodies so connected that their relative motions are constrained, and by means of which force and motion may be transmitted and modified, as a screw and its nut, or a lever arranged to turn about a fulcrum or a pulley about its pivot, etc.; especially, a construction, more or less complex, consisting of a combination of moving parts, or simple mechanical elements, as wheels, levers, cams, etc., with their supports and connecting framework, calculated to
Screw :: Screw (v. i.) To use violent mans in making exactions; to be oppressive or exacting.
Crick :: Crick (n.) A small jackscrew.
Bed Screw :: Bed screw () A form of jack screw for lifting large bodies, and assisting in launching..
Screwing :: Screwing () a. & n. from Screw, v. t..
Bush :: Bush (n.) A piece of copper, screwed into a gun, through which the venthole is bored..
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