Turnscrew
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A screwdriver.
"Striking the turnscrew through the lead with a swift downward stab, which made me wince, he made a small hole, which was, however, big enough to admit the point of the saw."
Synonyms
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More examples"Striking the turnscrew through the lead with a swift downward stab, which made me wince, he made a small hole, which was, however, big enough to admit the point of the saw."
Etymology
From turn + screw.
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