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单词 screwdrive
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screwdrivev.

Brit. /ˈskruːdrʌɪv/, U.S. /ˈskruˌdraɪv/
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: screw n.1, drive v.
Etymology: < screw n.1 + drive v., after screwdriver n. Compare earlier screwdriving n. 2.
Now somewhat rare.
intransitive and transitive. To insert (a screw) with a screwdriver, drill, etc. Also in extended use.
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1885 J. E. Singleton Occupations & Occup. Games 105 The joiner, sawing, planing, hammering, boring, and screwdriving.
1894 W. C. Russell Good Ship ‘Mohock’ I. 105 He stared at me for some moments fixedly, as though he would screwdrive his gaze through my brain.
1995 Which? Feb. 19/1 If a drill has variable speeds, you can start the bit drilling or screwdriving very slowly so that it stays exactly in position.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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