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screw

Prononciation : [skruː]

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Comment utiliser screw dans une phrase : 4 sens et 12 exemples audio.

Contexte : « construction »

(noun) a small metal piece that has a spiral shape. It is used to hold things together, like when you build furniture. You turn it with a tool to make it tight.

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I used a screw to put the shelf together securely.

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I lost the screw, so I couldn't finish building the chair.

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Do you have a screw I can borrow for this project?

Contexte : « construction »

(verb) to turn a screw into something to fasten it. It’s like twisting the screw with a screwdriver so that it holds two pieces together.

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She screws the lightbulb into the socket carefully.

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He didn’t screw the door handle in tightly, so it came loose.

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Can you help me screw this piece into place?

Contexte : « manipulation »

(verb) to twist or turn something tightly. Sometimes we use it when we're doing something that makes it more difficult or unfair for someone.

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They always screw the lid on tight to keep the food fresh.

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I don't want to screw things up by making a mistake during the game.

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Did he screw the cap back on after using the glue?

Contexte : « colloquial »

(noun) a slang term for a person who is dishonest or a jerk. It’s not a nice way to talk about someone who has done something bad.

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I was surprised when he turned out to be a nice guy instead of a screw.

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It was unfair of her to call him a screw when he was just trying to help.

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Why would someone call him a screw for making a mistake?

Comment prononcer screw

Prononciation : [skruː]

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