As well as the straightforward definition of a mechanical device, there are numerous idiomatic and slang usages of the word "screw" dating from Victorian times. These include: * A means of coercion(v) or the device used in this process (n)
* A fastening for jewelry * A fastner for wood metal
* A screw propeller on a boat * A skeleton key * To turn something (v)
* A worn out horse * A pejorative with "him" * A pejorative with "around"
* To be swindled or cheated (v)
* A prison warder * A term in billiards (= draw)
* Delivery of a cricket ball * A miserly person
* A prostitute * Sexual intercourse (V) and (n) * A tonic or "pick-me-up" * A portion of tobacco in a twist of paper * An unnecessary examination of a student * Salary or wages "A good screw" is a well-paid job * A stack of corn
The Crinoline was the fashion in Victorian Times.
Yes the Olympics in Victorian times started again in 1869
Victorian times ended with the death of Queen Victoria, January 22, 1901
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believe it or not £10 in victorian times was about £1000. by HP HISTORIAN PLACES.
Victoria reigned in Victorian times.
yes they did have shotguns in Victorian times.
The Crinoline was the fashion in Victorian Times.
what were beaches like in the Victorian times? what did they do
Victorian things ;)
Yes they where made in Victorian times
Yes the Olympics in Victorian times started again in 1869
The common language of Australia in Victorian times was English.
Victorian people mostly
Strange disease in the Victorian Times were called things like Typhus.
Yes, it was built in Victorian times. Built 1843-1859.
Victorian times ended with the death of Queen Victoria, January 22, 1901