screwdriver

/'skru:,draivə/

Thân thiện

A man uses a screwdriver to tighten a screw on a wooden shelf.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hand tool for driving screws: A screwdriver is a tool with a handle and a shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it.
   • A cocktail made with vodka and orange juice: A screwdriver is also a mixed drink consisting primarily of vodka and orange juice.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Tool):
  • I need a Phillips-head screwdriver to assemble this furniture.
  • He used a flathead screwdriver to tighten the loose screw on the door hinge.
• Noun (Drink):
  • She ordered a screwdriver at the bar.
  • The classic screwdriver is made with just two ingredients.

Advanced Usage

• "Go at it with a screwdriver": To try to fix something in a crude, forceful, or unskilled manner.
  • He didn't know how to repair the computer, so he just went at it with a screwdriver and made it worse.

Variants and Related Words

• Screwdriving (n): The act of using a screwdriver.
  • Proper screwdriving technique prevents damaging the screw head.
• Cordless screwdriver (n): A battery-powered version of the tool.
  • The cordless screwdriver made the job much faster.

Synonyms

• Tool: Driver, turnscrew.
• Drink: Cocktail, mixed drink.

Related Phrases

• Screwdriver set: A collection of screwdrivers with different tip types and sizes.
  • A good screwdriver set is essential for any toolbox.
• Screwdriver bit: A removable tip for a screwdriver or power drill.
  • This task requires a Torx screwdriver bit.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a cocktail made with vodka and orange juice
2. a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw