screw

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v.t.Transitive VerbTo cheat someone, as out of money/property
If you screw me out of this house I will not be happy
v.t.Transitive VerbTo close something by turning it into place
If you screw on the lid you can open it later
n. (c.)Countable NounLong metal nail with a spiral thread
This screw will go into the wood to hold it to the wall
v.t.Transitive VerbTo attach things together by twisting
Can you screw the legs into the bottom of the seat?
v.t.Transitive VerbTo twist something out of shape, e.g. paper
Don't screw the paper into a ball