Screwdriver

Hand tool used to insert and remove screws.

screwdriver driver

A screwdriver is a hand tool used to insert and remove screws. It typically consists of a handle and a shaft ending in a shaped tip (e.g., slotted, Phillips, Torx) that engages with the screw head to apply torque.

Etymology

Screwdriver comes from its function: a tool for driving screws.

Explain Like I’m 5

A screwdriver is a tool that helps you turn screws in and out, like when you're building furniture or fixing something around the house.

Fun Facts

The earliest screwdrivers were simple knives used to turn screws
Charles Fellowes invented the first tapered screwdriver in 1908
Screwdrivers come in many sizes and types to fit different screws

FAQ

What is a screwdriver? A tool for turning screws
What are different types of screwdrivers? Flathead, Phillips, Torx
How do you choose the right screwdriver? Match the tip to the screw head

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

tool hand tool

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Phillips head screwdriver flathead screwdriver Torx screwdriver

Meronyms — Parts or Components

handle shaft tip

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

toolkit toolbox

Indexes

tool

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