Tornilyo (en. Screw)

tohr-NEEL-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A piece of metal with a spiral thread used to join items.

I used a screw to connect the wooden parts.

Gumamit ako ng tornilyo upang ikabit ang mga bahagi ng kahoy.

A type of fastener with a head and a combined spiral hole.

Screws are often used in mechanical projects.

Madalas na ginagamit ang tornilyo sa mga mekanikal na proyekto.

The action of inserting a screw into another material.

Attaching screws is easier using an electric screwdriver.

Ang pagkakabit ng mga tornilyo ay mas madali gamit ang electric screwdriver.

Spanish term 'tornillo'

Turn the screw

The action of twisting the screw to either loosen it or tighten it.

Iikot ang tornilyo

screwdriver

Tools used to hold or turn screws, such as screwdriver.

pang-tornilyo

screwdriver

A person or tool that turns screws.

turnilyador

Like someone is nervous or confused

When he replied to me, I was like a screw because of how nervous I was.

Nung sinagot niya ako, parang tornilyo ako sa laki ng kaba ko.

Intentionally going astray or off course, like a screw that's turning

That's why I don't like drama; it's like a screw just turning but going nowhere.

Kaya ayaw ko ng drama, parang tornilyo lang na umiikot pero wala namang patutunguhan.