schroef

Dutch (Brabantic)

/sxruf/

noun
Definitions
  • screw (fastener)
  • (nautical) A ship's propeller.
  • An Archimedes screw.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French escroue.

Origin

Middle French

escroue

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