Vis (en. Screw)

/vis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A metallic device used to fasten or assemble objects.

I need a screw to fix my chair.

J'ai besoin d'une vis pour réparer ma chaise.

A rod with threading that screws into another material.

Screws hold the boards together.

Les vis permettent de maintenir les planches ensemble.

A small machinery component.

The machine is defective due to a missing screw.

La machine est défectueuse à cause d'une vis manquante.

From the Latin 'vis', which means force.

like a screw turnstile

Refers to a person who goes around their ideas without making progress.

comme un tourniquet de vis

to turn on screws

To have circular thoughts with no outcome.

tourner sur vis

screws and unscrews

Expression that means to examine minute details.

vis et dévis

bolt

Fastening element with a head that requires a nut.

boulon

dowel

Fastening element used to anchor objects in a wall.

cheville

threading

Part of the screw that allows assembly with other elements.

filetage

To be in a blur

I am in a screw regarding this project.

Je suis dans le vis à propos de ce projet.

To not be feeling oneself

Since the argument, he has been a bit screwed up.

Depuis la dispute, il est un peu vis.