Synonyms for

Screws

Noun / skru:z / Another word for screws — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A screw is a metal or plastic object with a twisted thread that is used to hold things together.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

fasteners fixings connectors

Informal

bits things fasteners

Literary

binders ties

Antonyms

loosens releases frees unties disengages

Common collocations

  • tighten screws
  • screw in
  • screw up
  • screw loose
  • screw driver
  • screw thread
  • screw head

Word family

noun screw
verb screw
adjective screwy

Usage note

As a verb, 'screw up' is an informal idiom meaning to make a mistake or spoil something. 'Screw' can also refer to a person who is stingy or exploitative in informal contexts.

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Example sentences

  1. I need to tighten the screws on my bike's tire.
  2. The carpenter used screws to hold the wood together.
  3. The loose screw made a rattling noise.
  4. The screws on the door were rusty.
  5. The machine needs a special screwdriver to be opened.

Quotes

  • A screw is a simple machine that makes work easier.
  • Sometimes a screw is loose in our brain and that's why we forget things.
  • A screwdriver is a handy tool for fixing things.

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