present participle of screw around

Alternative form of Archimedes' screw

A screw with threads along the entire length and no head. Typically, set screws have a hex or slot drive recessed in the threaded length; a grub screw or worm screw.

(transitive) To tighten or secure with screws. / (transitive) To raise (rent, fees, etc.) to extortionate levels. / (transitive) To raise or summon up. / (transitive) To twist into a contorted state.

Synonym of Archimedes' screw

A type of screw commonly used to regulate the height of the action in a piano. The capstan screw is designed to be turned from the side, not the head, unlike an ordinary screw. A lever enters a hole in the side of the screw to turn it.

(transitive, slang) To cheat someone, or ruin their chances in a game or other situation.

A screw whose head has a hexagonal socket.

(idiomatic) To screw up; to fail in dramatic and ignominious fashion.

plural of Allen screw