skruva — meaning in English

English meaning

• bolt noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
• screw noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
• squirm verb To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.

Senses

skruva is used for these senses in English:

• bolt (transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
• screw (transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
• squirm (intransitive) To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.

bolt — full definition

1. noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
2. noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
3. noun A flash of lightning.
4. verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
5. verb To fasten something with a bolt, or to lock a door with a bolt.

screw — full definition

1. noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
2. noun A ship's propeller.
3. verb To attach or fasten something using a screw, or by twisting it into place.
4. verb (informal) To cheat, mistreat, or ruin things for someone.
5. noun (slang) A prison guard.

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