screw down



screw something down

to secure something to the floor or a base by the use of screws. You had better screw these seats down or someone will knock them over. Please screw down the shelf.
See also: down, screw

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ludwikaluwt-VEE-kahPolish
Luisitalwee-SEE-tahSpanish
Donnchad-Scottish, Irish
Shiroshee-ṙo:Japanese
Hadufuns-Ancient Germanic
AnkeAHN-kəLow German, Dutch