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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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 22 Dec. 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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