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The act by which something is screwed
“The contractor's sloppy screwing resulted in a shaky and unstable bookshelf.”
Sexual activity, especially sexual intercourse
An act of turning or twisting, or the fact of having twists and turns
Present participle for to twist or turn, especially in order to fix something firmly
“Place the screw through the item to be installed and screw it into the plug.”
Present participle for to fasten or tighten with a screw or screws
“Apply hot glue along the inside edge of the lid and, while it is still hot, screw the lid onto the jar.”
Present participle for to physically distort or contort something
“Trying hard not to screw his face in disgust, Freid shook his head.”
Present participle for to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
“Trouble's, it's just a pointless greatest hits album to steal your cash and screw you.”
Present participle for to extort something, especially money, from someone by putting them under strong pressure
“These lenders should stop trying to screw a profit out of their borrowers.”
Present participle for to have amorous relations with (someone)
“I want you to listen to me. I'm going to say this again. I did not screw that woman.”
Present participle for to shape badly or incorrectly
Present participle for to let someone down by abandoning or neglecting them
Present participle for to grab or squeeze with a twisting motion
Present participle for to put securely in place or in the desired position
Present participle for to urge or push inward through force
Present participle for to crush or become crushed into untidy wrinkles or creases
Present participle for to coil something (around something else)
Present participle for to expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary
Present participle for to leave behind or stop caring for someone or something
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