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- US Pronunciation
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- [skroo-hed]
- /ˈskruˌhɛd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skroo-hed]
- /ˈskruˌhɛd/
Definition of screwhead word
- noun screwhead the head or top of a screw having a slot for the end of a screwdriver. 1
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Origin of screwhead
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; screw + head
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Parts of speech for Screwhead
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
screwhead popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
screwhead usage trend in Literature
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