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fixing
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noun
(= repair)
the act of putting something in working order again
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noun
(= fixation)
(histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body
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noun
(= neutering)
the sterilization of an animal
they took him to the vet for neutering
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noun
(= fastener)
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
screw
Noun
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A screw is a small metal thing for holding pieces of wood together. You turn it to move it in or out of the wood.
I need some screws to hold the shelf to the wall.
screw
Verb
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If you screw in a screw, you put it into a piece of wood by turning it.
I screwed the hinge into the door.
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If you say, "screw this", you decide not to do it because you are frustrated.
Screw this, I will just sit here and do nothing all day.
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If you are screwed, you are in trouble.
The teacher caught me when I tried to sneak out of the door. I am screwed.