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screwing
UK
/ˈskruː.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈskruː.ɪŋ/
Translations
screwings
pl
The screwing of the shelves to the wall ensured they were securely mounted.
Le vissage des étagères au mur a assuré une fixation solide.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈskruːɪŋ/
US
/ˈskruɪŋ/
Used attributively: e.g., "a screwing motion".
Tighten the lid with a steady, screwing motion.
Serrez le couvercle d'un mouvement vissant régulier.
Additional translations
screwing
Gerund
screwed
Past Simple
screwed
Past Participle
screwing
Gerund
UK
/skruː/
US
/skruː/
He screwed the shelf to the wall to ensure it was secure.
Il a vissé l'étagère au mur pour qu'elle soit bien fixée.
I really screwed up the presentation by forgetting my notes.
J'ai vraiment foiré la présentation en oubliant mes notes.
She screwed the cap back onto the bottle tightly.
Elle a revissé fermement le bouchon sur la bouteille.
He felt like he was screwed over by the contractor who didn't finish the job.
Il avait l'impression d'avoir été arnaqué par l'entrepreneur qui n'a pas terminé le travail.
They were caught screwing in the backseat of the car.
Ils ont été surpris en train de baiser sur la banquette arrière de la voiture.
Definitions
The screwing of the shelves to the wall ensured they were securely mounted.
The movie contained scenes of screwing that were not suitable for younger audiences.
He felt he was getting a real screwing on the price.
Tighten the lid with a steady, screwing motion.
They were caught in a screwing encounter.
He screwed the shelf to the wall to ensure it was secure.
She screwed the cap back onto the bottle tightly.
He felt like he was screwed over by the contractor who didn't finish the job.
They were caught screwing in the backseat of the car.
I really screwed up the presentation by forgetting my notes.