screwdriver

Meanings

• noun

  A tool with a handle and a tip designed to turn screws.

  - "Can you hand me the screwdriver to fix the table leg?"
  - "The screwdriver slipped and caused a deep gash on my hand."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

turnscrew

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Variants

List of all variants of screwdriver that leads to same result
screwdriver , screwdrivers , flathead screwdriver , flathead screwdrivers , Phillips screwdriver , Phillips screwdrivers , Phillips-head screwdriver , Phillips-head screwdrivers

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Etymology

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The word 'screwdriver' comes from the Old English 'screowen' meaning 'to twist' and 'drīve' meaning 'to push'.

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Trivia

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1. The first screwdriver was invented in 1839 by Abel Bray.

2. The longest screwdriver in the world is 16.7 meters (54.8 feet) long and was made in 2009 by a German company.

3. The term 'screwdriver' is also used metaphorically to refer to a person who helps or influences someone to do something.

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Related Concepts

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1. screw: A screw is a type of fastener that is used to join two objects together by threading the screw into the material.

2. bit: A bit is a removable tip attached to the end of a screwdriver or a power drill. It is used to fit into different types of screw heads and apply torque to turn the screw.

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Culture

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The screwdriver is a common tool used in various industries, including construction, automotive, and electronics. It has been featured in literature and pop culture, such as in Mark Twain's 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' and in the song 'You Can't Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd' by Larry Verne.

How to Memorize "screwdriver"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a screwdriver, imagine a long handle with a metal tip at the end. The tip is flat and has a cross pattern, called a slot, for turning Phillips head screws. Some screwdrivers also have a star-shaped tip for turning Torx head screws.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'screwdriver' with the image of a handyman working on a piece of furniture or a mechanic fixing a car engine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Screw this driver' to remember the word 'screwdriver'.

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