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Definition
Screwdriver; a hand tool used for tightening or loosening screws.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the manual hand tool used for turning screws. While the term is standard, many people in casual settings simply use the English loanword screwdriver, often pronounced with a Cantonese accent.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 螺絲, which refers to the screw itself rather than the tool used to turn it.
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