# screwing

Pronunciation: say "SKROO-ing" /ˈskɹuːɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of screw. — present participle and gerund of screw
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of screw. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _The carpenter is screwing the boards together along the seam._
   - _Screwing the panels into place took most of the afternoon._

## Noun

2. The act or instance of fastening, turning, or otherwise screwing something, in any of the verb's senses.
   - Simple: The action of turning or fixing something into place with a screw or twist.
   - _The screwing of each panel had to follow a strict sequence._
   - _A final bit of screwing secured the hinge to the door frame._
3. A coarse slang word for an act of sexual intercourse. *(slang)*
   - Simple: A rude slang word for sex.
   - _He boasted about the screwing to anyone who would listen._
   - _A meaningless screwing in a cheap motel left them both feeling empty._

## Adjective

4. Exacting and extortionate; harshly demanding, especially in driving a hard bargain or charging as much as possible. *(archaic)*
   - Simple: Very strict about money, demanding a lot and unwilling to give much.
   - _The screwing merchant squeezed every penny from his struggling tenants._
   - _He had a screwing manner with debtors, never forgiving the smallest sum._

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