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As well as the straightforward definition of a mechanical device, there are numerous idiomatic and slang usages of the word "screw" dating from Victorian times. These include: * A means of coercion(v) or the device used in this process (n)

* A fastening for jewelry * A fastner for wood metal

* A screw propeller on a boat * A skeleton key * To turn something (v)

* A worn out horse * A pejorative with "him" * A pejorative with "around"

* To be swindled or cheated (v)

* A prison warder * A term in billiards (= draw)

* Delivery of a cricket ball * A miserly person

* A prostitute * Sexual intercourse (V) and (n) * A tonic or "pick-me-up" * A portion of tobacco in a twist of paper * An unnecessary examination of a student * Salary or wages "A good screw" is a well-paid job * A stack of corn

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