screwdriver — A tool with a flattened or cross-shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A tool with a flattened or cross-shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskruːˌdraɪvər/
Example Sentences
- My dad's toolbox has more screwdrivers than a hardware store!
- She used a screwdriver to assemble the new furniture.
- The bartender made the worst screwdriver ever - it was just orange juice with a drop of vodka!
screwdriver
NOUN[/ˈskruːˌdraɪvər/]
A tool with a flattened or cross-shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it
a person grips a long-handled tool with a flattened metal tip and carefully turns a screw clockwise into a wooden board. The metal tip fits perfectly into the groove on top of the screw head. As the tool rotates, the screw slowly sinks deeper into the wood with each turn. The wooden pieces being joined together become more secure and stable. A helper nearby holds the wood steady while watching the repair work. a tool with a flattened tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it
The diver-driver fixes engines with his trusty screwdriver!
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📝Examples
“My dad's toolbox has more screwdrivers than a hardware store!”
“She used a screwdriver to assemble the new furniture.”
“The bartender made the worst screwdriver ever - it was just orange juice with a drop of vodka!”
“Make sure to use the right size screwdriver for each screw.”
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