What does turn screw mean?
Turn screw means (dated) A screwdriver..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(dated) A screwdriver..
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.
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Turn screw means (dated) A screwdriver..
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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.
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