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Definition of screwhead

screwhead

/ˈskruːˌhɛd/
screw · head
Plural:screwheads
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screwhead Lexical Profile

screwhead Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The broadened top portion of a screw, typically containing a slot or recessed socket designed to be turned by a screwdriver.

Example

"Be careful not to strip the screwhead by using a screwdriver bit that is too small."

2

North American A foolish, eccentric, or incompetent person (used as an informal term of disparagement).

Example

"Some screwhead parked right across the driveway and blocked everyone in."

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• Nearby Words

screwcap
screwdriver
screwed
screwhead
screwlike
screwtop
screwup

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Screwhead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/screwhead
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