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  1. 1. n someone who guards prisoners n a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole n a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air n a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head n slang for sexual intercourse v have sexual intercourse with v turn like a screw v cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion v tighten or fasten by means of screwing motions v defeat someone through trickery or deceit Source: ecdict

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