turnscrew

English

Etymology

From turn +‎ screw.

Pronunciation

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Noun

turnscrew (plural turnscrews)

  1. A screwdriver.
    • 1897, Bram Stoker, Dracula:
      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.

Descendants

  • → Welsh: tyrnsgriw
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