turnscrew en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From turn + screw.
Meanings
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(dated) A screwdriver.
Striking the turnscrew through the lead with a swift downward stab, which made me wince, he made a small hole, which was, however, big enough to admit the point of the saw.
1897, Bram Stoker, Dracula:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| turnscrews | Number=Plur | lexicographic |