screwing

UK
/ˈskruː.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈskruː.ɪŋ/
screwingnoun
screwings
pl
Translations
He felt like the whole deal was just a big screwing.
Он чувствовал, что вся сделка была просто большим обманом.
The screwing of the bolts took longer than expected.
Винчивание болтов заняло больше времени, чем ожидалось.
Definitions
The act of fastening or tightening something with a screw.
The screwing of the shelves to the wall ensured they were securely mounted.
A vulgar term for sexual intercourse.
The movie contained scenes of screwing that were not suitable for younger audiences.
An act or instance of cheating or unfair treatment; a swindle (informal).
He felt he was getting a real screwing on the price.
screwinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskruːɪŋ/
US
/ˈskruɪŋ/
Used attributively: e.g., "a screwing motion".
Definitions
Engaging in or characterized by the action of fastening with a screw.
Tighten the lid with a steady, screwing motion.
Engaged in sexual intercourse; having sex (vulgar).
They were caught in a screwing encounter.
screwverb

screwing

Gerund

screwed
Past Simple
screwed
Past Participle
screwing
Gerund
UK
/skruː/
US
/skruː/
Translations
He used a screwdriver to screw the bolt into the wood.
Он использовал отвертку, чтобы закручивать болт в дерево.
Make sure to screw the lid on tightly.
Убедитесь, что прикрутили крышку плотно.
You need to screw the cap back on the bottle.
Тебе нужно завинчивать крышку обратно на бутылку.
He tried to screw me out of my money.
Он пытался обмануть меня на деньги.
Don't screw up this opportunity.
Не испорти эту возможность.
Additional translations
Definitions
To fasten or tighten something with a screw or screws.
He screwed the shelf to the wall to ensure it was secure.
To twist or turn something in a spiral motion.
She screwed the cap back onto the bottle tightly.
To cheat or deceive someone.
He felt like he was screwed over by the contractor who didn't finish the job.
To have sexual intercourse with someone (informal and often considered vulgar).
They were caught screwing in the backseat of the car.
To mess up or make a mistake.
I really screwed up the presentation by forgetting my notes.
screwnoun
Definitions
A metal fastener with a helical ridge, used to join materials together by being rotated into a surface.
He used a screw to attach the shelf to the wall.
A propeller, especially one used to propel a ship or aircraft.
The ship's screw was damaged during the storm.
A prison guard or warden (British slang).
The inmates were always trying to outsmart the screw.
A small packet of tobacco.
He rolled a cigarette from a screw of tobacco.
Slang: an act of sexual intercourse.
He bragged about having a quick screw after the party.
screwinterjection
Definitions
Used to express anger, frustration, rejection, or contempt for someone or something.
Screw this, I’m going home!
screwadjective
Definitions
Operated by, secured with, or having the form of a screw.
The jar has a screw lid that keeps it airtight.