スクリュー
also: スクリユー
Meanings
1
General term for a screw as a fastener, similar to ねじ but often used in technical or mechanical contexts.
See also: ネジ
Many small screws are used in this machine.
2
Refers to a screw-shaped propeller, especially on ships or submarines.
The ship's propeller started to turn.
Usage patterns
- スクリューを締めるto tighten a screw
I tightened the screw firmly with a screwdriver.
- スクリューが回るfor a ship's screw propeller to turn
When the engine started, the propeller began to turn.
- スクリューが緩むfor a screw to loosen
The vibration caused the screw to loosen.
- 船のスクリューa ship's propeller
Seaweed got tangled in the ship's propeller.