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Screwdriver

//ˈskɹuˌdɹaɪvɚ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A hand tool or power tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.
  2. 2
    a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw wordnet
  3. 3
    A cocktail made of vodka and orange juice.

    "Celestial asked for a screwdriver and the bartender poured a good four fingers of Smirnoff into a flimsy cup before opening a can of juice."

  4. 4
    a cocktail made with vodka and orange juice wordnet

Etymology

Compound of screw + driver.

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