screw

noun

A cylindrical rod incised with one or more helical or advancing spiral threads, as a lead screw or worm screw.

noun

The tapped collar or socket that receives this rod.

noun

A metal pin with incised threads and a broad slotted head that can be driven as a fastener by turning with a screwdriver, especially.

noun

A tapered and pointed wood screw.

noun

A cylindrical and flat-tipped machine screw.

noun

A device having a helical form, such as a corkscrew.

noun

A propeller.

noun

A twist or turn, as of a screw.