roskas
róskas with stress marks
screw thread
Usage Note
Roskas is a Spanish loanword referring to the helical thread of a screw or bolt, used in carpentry, plumbing, and hardware contexts. It is the everyday term you will hear in hardware stores and among skilled tradespeople when discussing fasteners.
Examples
" Sira ang roskas ng turnilyo. "
Natural Translation
The thread of the screw is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the thread of screw.
" Sira ang roskas ng lumang turnilyo. "
Natural Translation
The screw thread of the old screw is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the screw thread of old screw.
" Sinabi ng karpintero na hindi na kapit ang turnilyo dahil naubos na ang roskas matapos itong gamitin nang paulit-ulit. "
Natural Translation
The carpenter said the screw no longer holds because the thread has worn out after being used over and over.
Literal Translation
Said by-the carpenter that not anymore grips the screw because used-up already the thread after it be-used repeatedly.
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