screwdriver
What is another word for screwdriver? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A hand tool with a shaped tip used to turn screws.
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How to use screwdriver
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flathead screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
order a screwdriver
Etymology
A simple compound of screw + driver — a tool that "drives" screws. The cocktail sense came much later, reportedly named for oil workers who stirred their drinks with an actual screwdriver.
Full origin of screwdriver →Frequently asked questions
What does “screwdriver” mean?
The word “screwdriver” means a hand tool with a shaped tip used to turn screws. In plain terms, usually the tool for turning screws; also a vodka-and-orange-juice cocktail.
How do you pronounce “screwdriver”?
“Screwdriver” is pronounced SKROO-dryv (/ˈskɹuˌdɹaɪvɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “screwdriver” in a sentence?
Here is “screwdriver” used in a sentence: “He kept a small screwdriver in his desk drawer for tightening glasses.”
What part of speech is “screwdriver”?
“Screwdriver” is a noun.
Is “screwdriver” a common word?
“Screwdriver” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “screwdriver” have?
“Screwdriver” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hand tool with a shaped tip used to turn screws.
