screw on

Frequency: 7.09.1 per million words

to attach something, like a lid, by turning it

screwVERB + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • I screwed the lid back on the jar.
  • Please screw the cap tightly on the bottle to prevent leaks.
  • She carefully screwed on the new lightbulb.
  • He forgot to screw the nozzle fully on the hose, causing a spray.
  • Make sure you screw on all the parts securely before use.
  • The engineer had to screw on the final panel with precision.
  • Could you help me screw this attachment on the camera?
  • They will screw on the decorative knobs after the paint dries.
  • This piece doesn't seem to screw on properly.
  • Have you screwed on the battery cover yet?