screw
noun
intermediate
Construction
General English
Definition
a short, slender, sharp-pointed metal pin with a raised helical thread running around it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being rotated so that it pierces wood or other material and is held in place
Example Sentence
"Tighten the screw."
Synonyms
fastener
bolt
pin
Antonyms
nail
IELTS Module Focus
reading
writing