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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Using the travel screwdriver in his fanny pack, Declan levers open the windows, and the pair escape. Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025 From the precision of every grip to the deliberate twist of a screwdriver, each motion becomes a dialogue between the user and their aspirations—a testament to innovation, creativity, and quality living. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025 One of those holes accommodates 6-mm screwdriver bits, while the other works with 4-mm bits such as the two that are included. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025 The battery is built in and not meant to be swapped out casually, but the product manual includes instructions for opening the compartment (with a screwdriver) to remove the battery for recycling. PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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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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