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inclined plane vs screw

screw vs inclined plane

inclined plane and screw both are nouns.

inclined plane is not a verb while screw is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inclined plane Yes No No No
screw Yes No Yes No
As nouns, screw is a hyponym of inclined plane; that is, screw is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inclined plane:
  • inclined plane: a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal
  • screw: a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole
Other hyponyms of inclined plane include incline, ramp, wedge.
inclined plane (noun) screw (noun)
a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal slang for sexual intercourse
a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head
a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air
a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole
someone who guards prisoners
inclined plane (verb) screw (verb)
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
tighten or fasten by means of screwing motions
cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion
turn like a screw
have sexual intercourse with
Difference between inclined plane and screw

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