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well, maybe you better call Merriam Webster

Posted by kerrit on 9/21/2005, 14:51:30, in reply to "No, it has something to do with the engine"

because one of their definitions of screw is
"7 : a propeller especially of a ship"

But it wouldn't be the first time I got things bass-ackwards!

Responses:

Yep, that's what it says...told you I didn't get it:( - brenda/qmih 9/21/2005, 14:55:11
- start digging around on the web for submarines and screws - kerrit 9/21/2005, 15:18:28
  - Okay so we know that propeller/screw are synonymous... - Brenda/qmih 9/21/2005, 16:17:26
    - I don't think the sub dudes would appreciate - kerrit 9/21/2005, 16:35:16
      - reversing the screws? - JAN 9/21/2005, 16:55:52
    - I just had a thought and fried my brain: - Brenda/qmih 9/21/2005, 16:32:10

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