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🪛 Screwdriver Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Flathead or Phillips? The emoji doesn't specify, which is probably for the best. This one screams IKEA assembly weekends and laptop repair tutorials. Added to Unicode in 2020, making it one of the newer tool emojis.
When to Use
Use for assembly, repairs, electronics work, or precision tasks.
Example Usage
- “Assembly time 🪛”
- “Fixing electronics 🪛”
- “Detailed work 🪛”
Popular Combinations
🪛📦
Assembling furniture
🪛💻
Computer repairs
🪛🔋
Battery replacement
How Screwdriver looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🪛 mean in a text message?▼
Flathead or Phillips? The emoji doesn't specify, which is probably for the best. This one screams IKEA assembly weekends and laptop repair tutorials. Added to Unicode in 2020, making it one of the newer tool emojis. Use for assembly, repairs, electronics work, or precision tasks. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🪛 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Screwdriver emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🪛 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🪛?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:screwdriver:` to insert the Screwdriver emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🪛 a newer emoji?▼
The Screwdriver emoji was added in Unicode 13.0, making it relatively new. If someone sees a blank square □ instead of this emoji, their device probably needs a software update.
Unicode
U+1fa9b
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 13.0
Shortcodes
:screwdriver:Keywords
tools
When to Use 🪛 Screwdriver
Use for assembly, repairs, electronics work, or precision tasks.
- •Send 🪛 when you want to express or reference "screwdriver" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🪛 in conversations about tools to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🪛 Screwdriver on social media posts, stories, or comments related to screwdriver
- •Add 🪛 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to screwdriver
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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