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screw tree

 

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Noun screw tree has 1 sense
  1. screw tree - a tree or shrub of the genus Helicteres
    --1 is a kind of
    shrub, bush
    --1 is a member of Helicteres, genus Helicteres
    --1 has particulars: nut-leaved screw tree, Helicteres isora

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Screw Tree

Noun: A type of tree that belongs to the family Helicteres and is characterized by its woody seed capsules. The seeds inside the capsules resemble screws, giving the tree its name.

Example sentence: The screw tree is native to tropical regions and is known for its unique seed capsules.

Noun: Informal term used to refer to a tree that has sharp, twisted branches or roots resembling screws or corkscrews.

Example sentence: The twisting branches of the screw tree make it an interesting addition to any garden.

Noun: In carpentry, a screw tree refers to a wooden board or structure used for organizing and storing different sizes and types of screws.

Example sentence: The handyman kept his collection of screws organized on a screw tree in his workshop.

Adjective: Describing something that is related to or resembling a screw tree.

Example sentence: The artist's sculpture featured a screw tree motif, showcasing the beauty of nature.

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