Definition

A person or tool that screws things together or fastens them with screws.

Example

The screwer tightened the loose boards on the deck.

Conversation

Do you have a screwer I can borrow for this project?

Sure, I have a few different ones in my toolbox.

Great! I need it to fix my chair; the leg is loose.

No problem, just be careful not to over-tighten it with the screwer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Screwer → The word 'screwer' is derived from 'screw' (from Old French *escroue*, meaning a spiral or something twisted) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A screwer is a person who uses or works with screws.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with a 'spiral' ('screw') and adds '-er' to indicate a person. This helps you remember that a screwer is someone who uses screws.

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