unscrew

verb

Definition of unscrewnext
as in to screw

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Recent Examples of unscrew The battery compartment has a latch that folds up to unscrew it when the battery needs changing but otherwise keeps it flat and out of the way during observation. — Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026 Dishwashers To clean under your dishwasher, unscrew the kickplate at the bottom of the appliance under the door, says Jessica Petrino, an educator and appliance expert at AJ Madison. — Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026 For some reason, the idea of bone-on-bone, unscrewing the top of my skull was an intrusive thought that disturbed me for days. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025 Simply unscrew the base and fill with water, then heap the coffee into the filter basket and screw on the top. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unscrew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscrew
  1. screw
  2. rotate
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  • Additional updates include a screw-down crown that increases water resistance to 100 meters.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Thus, the outright majority of American voters, the Independents, get royally screwed again in favor of folks who represent about a quarter of Americans, thanks to the Supreme Court’s decision.
    — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of screw
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  • Throughout its duration, Agbaji rotated between training stations as campers ages 8-18 ran through drills focused on skills, teamwork and leadership.
    — Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • For our drone, the whole thing is rotating, so there are no stationary parts.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of rotate

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