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Synonyms of screw

120 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for screw is couple. Other synonyms of screw are join, link, fix and joint.

Synonyms and similar words for screw

verbTo connect or assemble pieces using a screw.

verbTo have sexual intercourse with.

Opposite of screw

verbMore antonyms

  • unscrewTo loosen a screw or thing by turning it.

Meaning of screw

  1. noun A simple machine, a helical inclined plane.
  2. noun A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a partially or completely threaded shank, sometimes with a threaded point, and a head used to both hold the top material and to drive the screw either directly into a soft material or into a prepared hole.
  3. noun A ship's propeller.

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Questions about synonyms of screw

What is another word for screw?
Screw has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as couple, join, link, fix and joint.
What is the opposite of screw?
The opposite of screw is unscrew.
What does screw mean?
Screw means a simple machine, a helical inclined plane.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: screw (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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