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Shoemaker vs Screwdriver - What's the difference?

shoemaker | screwdriver |

As a proper noun shoemaker

is .

As a noun screwdriver is

a hand or machine tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.

shoemaker

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who makes shoes
  • The threadfish.
  • A fish, , the runner.
  • (Webster 1913)

    Usage notes

    * A person who repairs shoes is a cobbler.

    Derived terms

    * the shoemaker's children go barefoot

    screwdriver

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A hand or machine tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.
  • A drink made of vodka and orange juice.
  • Synonyms

    * turnscrew (tool)