screws

[US]/[skruːz]/
[UK]/[skruːz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a threaded fastener used to hold materials together; a situation caused by pressure or stress
v.to fasten with screws; to put pressure on; to harass

Phrases & Collocations

tighten screws

loose screws

fix screws

screws in

screws out

new screws

missing screws

tightening screws

check screws

replace screws

Example Sentences

we need to buy more screws for the project.

the screws were loose, so i tightened them.

he carefully aligned the screws before drilling.

the toolbox was full of screws and bolts.

she stripped the screws while trying to remove the panel.

he used a screwdriver to drive the screws into the wood.

the furniture was held together with screws.

make sure you have the right size screws for the job.

he lost several screws while disassembling the device.

the screws were rusted and difficult to remove.

she organized the screws by size and type.

he replaced the old screws with new ones.

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