screw in

screw in

1. To drive or tighten a screw or similar fastener (into something). A noun or pronoun can be used between "screw" and "in." You forgot to screw in these last two screws, so the whole thing fell apart! We just need to screw this last one in the bed frame, and it will be finished.
2. To affix or secure something (into or onto something) with screws or in the manner of a screw. A noun or pronoun can be used between "screw" and "in." Remember to screw in the safety latch when you're reassembling the washing machine. We should start getting a better signal once I screw the new antenna in on the roof.
See also: screw
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • screw (something) into (something)
  • screw into
  • screw down
  • screw around with
  • screw around with someone or something
  • not do (someone or oneself) any favors
  • steer through
  • steer through (something)
  • involve with
  • involved with
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Pressure buildup is by the continuous ram action of the screw in packing the pellets forward into the heat-transfer section.
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Particular attention was paid to the design of the screw in conjunction with the final geometry of the grooves of the feed section.
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Germany, differs from a conventional screw in that the LT is provided with a barrel which has a rectangular feed throat and small grooves in the feed zone.
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PERNICE | Antonio Zoli Manufacturer Antonio Zoli in Italy, imported by Zoli USA in Bulverde, TX; zoliusa.com Gauge 20 (20/28 gauge barrel sets also offered) Action Over/under with Boss style lock up Weight 6 pounds, 8 ounces (30" barrels) Barrels 28" 30" (tested) and 32" Chokes Five flush-mounted screw ins Stock Dimensions 14.75 length of pull, 1.43 drop at comb, 2.37 drop at heel Suggested Retail $5995
Partridge beware: the Pernice from Zoli combines function and form like few others