screwdriver
noun
screw·driv·er
ˈskrü-ˌdrī-vər 
plural screwdrivers
1
: a tool for turning screws see also flathead screwdriver, phillips screwdriver
2
: vodka and orange juice served with ice
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Installation requires only a screwdriver and fits standard doors between 1-3/8 and 2 in.
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Authorities said Osorio-Valencia was carrying a backpack containing a Wi-Fi jammer, a sledgehammer, a screwdriver, a wallet, and jewelry.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Sweep away any residual leaves and dirt, and use a putty knife or screwdriver to loosen buildup between the boards if needed.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
Police also found a hammer and screwdriver with blood in Bell’s backpack.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Authorities said Osorio-Valencia was carrying a backpack containing a Wi-Fi jammer, a sledgehammer, a screwdriver, a wallet, and jewelry.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Sweep away any residual leaves and dirt, and use a putty knife or screwdriver to loosen buildup between the boards if needed.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
Police also found a hammer and screwdriver with blood in Bell’s backpack.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Screwdriver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screwdriver. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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screwdriver
noun
screw·driv·er
ˈskrü-ˌdrī-vər
: a tool for turning screws
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