Screw example sentences
Related (5): bolt, nut, driver, thread, fastener
screw
noun
screw (noun) · screws (plural noun) · male screw (noun) · male screws (plural noun) · female screw (noun) · female screws (plural noun) · screw propeller (noun) · screw propellers (plural noun)
- a short, slender, sharp-pointed metal pin with a raised helical thread running around it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being rotated so that it pierces wood or other material and is held tightly in place.
- a cylinder with a helical ridge or thread running around the outside (a male screw) that can be turned to seal an opening, apply pressure, adjust position, etc., especially one fitting into a corresponding internally grooved or threaded piece (a female screw).
- a ship's or aircraft's propeller (considered as acting like a screw in moving through water or air).
- an instrument of torture having the action of a screw.
- an act of turning a screw or other object having a thread.
- another term for draw
- a small twisted-up piece of paper, used as a container for a substance such as salt or tobacco.
- an act or instance of having sex.
- a sexual partner of a specified ability.
- a prisoner's term for a prison guard or warden:
- a mean or miserly person.
- a worn-out horse.
- an amount of salary or wages:
- fasten or tighten with a screw or screws:
- rotate (something) so as to fit it into or on to a surface or object by means of a spiral thread:
- (of an object) be attached or removed by being rotated by means of a spiral thread:
- cheat or swindle (someone), especially by charging them too much for something:
- have sex with.
- (of a couple) have sex.
- used to express anger or contempt:
- another term for draw
Synonyms
bolt, fastener, nail, pin, tack, spike, rivet, brad, propeller, rotor, turn, twist, wrench, lever, heave, draw, nag, crock, plug, crowbait, moke, jade, rip, fasten, secure, fix, attach, clamp, bolt, rivet, batten, tighten, turn, twist, wind, work, cheat, swindle, defraud, fleece, overcharge, shortchange, bilk, diddle, do, sting, soak, rob, clip, skin, stiff, gouge, gazump, rush, cozen, mulct, draw"Screw" Example Sentences
1. You really screwed that up.
2. He tried to screw her out of her inheritance.
3. The mechanic screwed the bolt into place.
4. She screwed the top back on the jar.
5. He was really screwed over in that deal.
6. Don't try to screw me over like that again.
7. They got screwed out of their vacation time.
8. The plan really seems to be screwed up.
9. I'm getting screwed by these rising gas prices.
10. His whole life seems to be totally screwed.
11. I think that guy is trying to screw me.
12. Don't get screwed by hidden fees and extra charges.
13. His chances of winning are pretty well screwed.
14. She screwed up the meeting for everyone.
15. The doctor screwed the bolt into his leg bone.
16. I tightened the screw as much as I could.
17. That really screws up my plans for the weekend.
18. They tried to screw the company through embezzlement.
19. The widget didn't work right because a screw came loose.
20. I really screwed the pooch on that test.
21. He was screwed over by his former business partner.
22. You need to back off before you get yourself screwed.
23. That test totally screwed up my GPA for the semester.
24. These prices are screwed up beyond belief.
25. You really screwed the pencil sharpener up.
26. This really screws me over for the day.
27. He screwed up the sales pitch horribly.
28. The politicians are trying to screw the people.
29. I accidentally screwed the lid on too tight.
30. That deal sounds like you're gonna get screwed.
31. Don't let him screw you over just because he can.
32. I might get screwed if I don't get this done on time.
33. The screw came loose and fell into the machinery.
34. I'm pretty well screwed on this project.
35. He tried to get her fired just so he could screw her position.
36. She screwed him out of his fair share of the profits.
37. Don't let them screw you over with that contract.
38. I really screwed the pooch on that exam.
39. My machine is screwed up and won't work right.
40. That investment seems like a big screw over.
41. I had to restart the machine because I screwed something up.
42. The businesses really get screwed by those taxes.
43. He screwed me over so bad I lost my job.
44. Some idiot really screwed up the wiring in this place.
45. They deliberately screwed him out of his commission.
46. That guy totally screwed me over in that deal.
47. My chances of winning are pretty well screwed.
48. The parts just didn't fit right because a screw was missing.
49. I accidentally screwed it on too tight.
50. The fastener screwed easily into the wood.
51. He screwed up the launch code sequence.
52. I'd be screwed if I didn't finish this by tomorrow.
53. They screwed with his head so much he ended up in the asylum.
54. Someone screwed with the files on my computer.
55. That employee really screwed the company over.
56. Don't let them screw with your emotions like that.
57. You really screwed up my temper now.
58. That report is totally screwed up.
59. He screwed with the wiring just to mess with me.
60. I'm pretty well screwed at this point.
Common Phases
screwed up
- That plan is totally screwed up.
- I really screwed up my chances with her.
screw over
- He tried to screw me over in the deal.
- Don't let them screw you over like that.
get screwed
- I really got screwed on that contract.
- Businesses get screwed by those fees.
screwed up beyond belief
- The rules were screwed up beyond belief.
- The instructions were screwed up beyond belief.
screw the pooch
- I really screwed the pooch on that presentation.
- He screwed the pooch on the whole project.
screw with
- Someone's been screwing with the machinery.
- Don't let them screw with your emotions.
screw loose
- I think there's a screw loose upstairs.
- There may be an actual screw loose in the machine.
screw something / someone over
- He tried to screw his partner over in the deal.
- They're just trying to screw people over for money.
pretty well screwed
- I'm pretty well screwed without a job.
- My chances are pretty well screwed at this point.