schroef — meaning in English
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English meaning
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propeller
noun A device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air.
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screw
noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
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worm
noun A long, thin, legless invertebrate, such as an earthworm.
Senses
schroef is used for these senses in English:
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propeller
A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
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screw
(nautical) A ship's propeller.
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worm
Anything helical, especially the thread of a screw.
screw — full definition
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noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
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noun A ship's propeller.
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verb To attach or fasten something using a screw, or by twisting it into place.
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verb (informal) To cheat, mistreat, or ruin things for someone.
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noun (slang) A prison guard.
