Synonyms & related words for screw

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of screw — including fuck, thumbscrew, wrench, latch, swivel, hinge. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to screw

Explore words related to screw — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include setscrew, shaft, unscrew, locknut, fastener, bolts, diestock, countersink. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for screw

Common synonyms for screw include fuck, thumbscrew, wrench, latch, swivel, hinge, crank, propeller — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does screw come from?

The word screw breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root screw, from Latin scrofa (“sow (from the twisting pig's tail / spiral form)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.