screwdriver
noun
screw·driv·er
ˈskrü-ˌdrī-vər 
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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The modular screwdriver system includes PH1 Phillips and SL5 flathead bits.
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The night ended with non-drinker Murphy accepting Hall's screwdriver cocktails and marijuana joints.
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With a compact, lightweight build, this high-performance power drill doubles as a screwdriver and is excellent for tackling DIY projects.
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Thus, scientists used it for research and testing instead–two of whom died in a pair of fatal accidents involving butterfingers and a rogue screwdriver.
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
The night ended with non-drinker Murphy accepting Hall's screwdriver cocktails and marijuana joints.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
With a compact, lightweight build, this high-performance power drill doubles as a screwdriver and is excellent for tackling DIY projects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Thus, scientists used it for research and testing instead–two of whom died in a pair of fatal accidents involving butterfingers and a rogue screwdriver.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Screwdriver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screwdriver. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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screwdriver
noun
screw·driv·er
ˈskrü-ˌdrī-vər
: a tool for turning screws
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