Synonyms for
Screws
Definition
A screw is a metal or plastic object with a twisted thread that is used to hold things together.
Synonyms & similar words
ass
screwing
prisonguard
turnkey
makelove
nooky
unscrew
jockey
nookie
love
haveitaway
haveagoatit
beintimate
bang
shaft
bed
pieceofass
fucking
getiton
sleeptogether
haveintercourse
hump
shtup
makeout
drivein
bolt
fastener
nail
peg
rivet
screwdriver
spike
stud
tack
washer
clasp
clip
hook
pin
snap
zipper
button
fastening
hasp
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- tighten screws
- screw in
- screw up
- screw loose
- screw driver
- screw thread
- screw head
Word family
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.
Example sentences
- I need to tighten the screws on my bike's tire.
- The carpenter used screws to hold the wood together.
- The loose screw made a rattling noise.
- The screws on the door were rusty.
- 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.