screwdriver
UK: /ˈskruːˌdraɪ.vər/ | US: /ˈskruːˌdraɪ.vər/
n. a tool used for turning screws, typically with a handle and a shaped tip
n. (informal) a cocktail made with vodka and orange juice
The word "screwdriver" is a compound of "screw" (from Old French "escroue," meaning "nut, cylindrical socket") and "driver" (from Old English "drīfan," meaning "to force, push"). The tool's name directly reflects its function: a device that "drives" (inserts or turns) screws. The cocktail sense (mid-20th century) humorously likens the tool's twisting motion to stirring the drink.
He used a screwdriver to tighten the loose hinge.
The mechanic reached for a Phillips-head screwdriver.
She ordered a refreshing screwdriver at the bar.
Always match the screwdriver tip to the screw type.
The invention of the screwdriver revolutionized carpentry.