unscrew


un·screw

verb \-ˈskrü\

Definition of UNSCREW

transitive verb
1
: to draw the screws from
2
: to loosen or withdraw by turning
intransitive verb
: to become or admit of being unscrewed

Examples of UNSCREW

  1. I unscrewed the jar lid.
  2. You'll need to unscrew the cover before you remove it.

First Known Use of UNSCREW

1605

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