Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

turnscrew

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: turn-screw
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Dated

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From turn + screw.

Usage

Dated

Inflected Forms

turnscrews (plural)

Questions

What does turnscrew mean?: A screwdriver.
Where does turnscrew come from?: From turn + screw.

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