SCREW
/skɹuː/
10
Scrabble
11
WWF
S(1) C(3) R(1) E(1) W(4)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/skɹuː/
noun
- A device that has a helical function.
- The motion of screwing something; a turn or twist to one side.
- A prison guard.
- An extortioner; a sharp bargainer; a skinflint.
- An instructor who examines with great or unnecessary severity; also, a searching or strict examination of a student by an instructor.
verb
- To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
- To have sexual intercourse with.
- To cheat someone or ruin their chances in a game or other situation.
- To practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.
- To contort.
Source: Wiktionary
