skruva

Swedish

verb-reg
Definitions
  • to screw; to fasten (or unfasten) a screw
  • to rotate something along its length axis
  • (ball sports) to give spin to the ball
  • (reflexive) to twist and turn; to display discomfort; to squirm

Etymology

Suffix from Swedish skruv (screw, peg).

Origin

Swedish

skruv

Gloss

screw, peg

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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