A screw consists of a single continuous spiral wrapped around a

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A screw is a simple device. It has been used for centuries as a means of lifting water out of wells and over the banks of irrigation canals. A screw consists of a single continuous spiral wrapped around a cylinder. The threads are cut into a rod in a spiral and make it possible to use the holding power of the screw in fastening objects together.

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