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screw vs inclined plane

inclined plane vs screw

screw and inclined plane both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screw Yes No Yes No
inclined plane Yes No No No
As nouns, inclined plane is a hypernym of screw; that is, inclined plane is a word with a broader meaning than screw:
  • screw: a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole
  • inclined plane: a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal
screw (noun) inclined plane (noun)
slang for sexual intercourse a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal
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
screw (verb) inclined plane (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 screw and inclined plane

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