screwdriver

noun

screw·​driv·​er ˈskrü-ˌdrī-vər How to pronounce screwdriver (audio)
plural screwdrivers
1
: a tool for turning screws see also flathead screwdriver, phillips screwdriver
2
: vodka and orange juice served with ice

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All that baby gear will also require assembly, so gifting a cordless screwdriver can be an unexpected yet welcome lifesaver indeed. Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024 Tap a couple screwdrivers against the neck of your guitar! Chris Stanton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024 Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies In tests performed so far, Daniel has used the hand to perform tasks such as opening a jar, using a screwdriver, closing a zip-lock bag, cutting with a knife, plus picking up and moving various objects. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2024 At some point, Abbey struck the victim with a piece of solid wood, stabbed him in the neck with a screwdriver and hit him with the axe, according to Springer. Rebekah Riess, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for screwdriver 

Word History

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of screwdriver was in 1735

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“Screwdriver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screwdriver. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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screwdriver

noun
screw·​driv·​er ˈskrü-ˌdrī-vər How to pronounce screwdriver (audio)
: a tool for turning screws

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