screw driver

Other spellings

• screwdriver

Word parts

screw + driver

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈskruːdraɪvɚ/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular screw driver

Plural screw drivers

Screw drivers

1. (countable) A screw driver is a tool used for twisting screws to make them go into or come out of something.

   I need a screw driver to take out these screws.

   Oh shoot! This is the wrong type of screw driver for these screws.

2. (countable) A screw driver is a cocktail made of vodka and orange juice.