Meaning ofscrewin English

Noun

1. a device with a helical function; simple machine
2. a metal fastener with threaded shank and head
3. a ship's propeller (nautical)
   The ship's screw was damaged in the storm.
4. a ship's propeller; propulsion device
   The engineer designed a new screw propulsion system.
5. a vessel propelled by a screw instead of wheels
   The old screw steamer sailed across the lake.
6. a twisting motion; turning to one side
   The driver made a screw to the left to avoid the obstacle.
7. a device with a spiral shape (for fastening)
   The worker used a screw to fix the loose board.