screw-on

[ skroo-on, -awn ]

adjective

1. attached, connected, or closed by screwing onto another part of a container or receptacle.
2. (of an earring) held on the earlobe by a small screwlike post with a disk at the tip.

Word History and Origins

Origin of screw-on¹

First recorded in 1925–30; adj. use of verb phrase screw on

Example Sentences

It’s only when part of the screw-on cap is flipped up to reveal a hidden ceramic bowl that you’ll realize it’s actually a portable — and very under-the-radar bong called the Budsy.

From Los Angeles Times

The next two items on deck were Cannafornia-branded: a USB-rechargeable vape battery and a .5 gram screw-on cartridge of a cannabis concentrate strain called Diamond Sauce.

From Los Angeles Times

There are screw-on studs for cleats, wrenches, pliers, belt-punchers, compression sleeves, socks, backup shoulder pads, neck rolls, back plates …

From Los Angeles Times

As an added bonus, the sleek black tube is a classy addition to any handbag or pocket, and its screw-on lid protects against spills.

From Seattle Times

The Action has ND filters for bright, sunny days, and there is no question they won’t fall off when you jump in the water thanks to the screw-on mounting system.

From The Verge