Talk:screw

      What language are the words înşuruba, păcăli and şurub?

      Looking at the page history, it appears they're Romanian. I've noted it in the article, but it would be nice if one of our Romanian-speakers could verify it. -- Ortonmc 22:17, 18 Dec 2003 (UTC)

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      Particularly: "(noun) mechanical fastener"

      Slang for sexual intercourse -> Etymology

      I'm curious to know how this word became slang for sexual intercourse. I was checking here to get my answer; I guess I'll have to look somewhere else! :( In the meantime (and in case I can't find!), would someone be so kind as to tell me? Thanks in advance...

      CielProfond 20:00, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

      This etymology uncertain, contested by Kluge. Internal Germanic, perhaps related to Greek "koryphe:

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