I unscrewed the jar lid.
You'll need to unscrew the cover before you remove it.
Recent Examples on the WebAccording to reviews, the shelf is easy to install — just unscrew the existing wall plate, pop the Wali over the outlet, and put the outlet plate back on.—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024 The person in charge said customers unscrew the containers to pick out a few chilis, which are crushed by the customers over their foods.—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024 After the host unscrewed the cap, Elordi picked up the candle and gave it a whiff — and even pretended to give it a good slurp, mimicking Keoghan's character in the film.—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024 Teachers are adjusting by unscrewing light bulbs at the end of the day and throwing some breakers not connected to vital parts of the school.—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2023 Cyclists would place these tiny, magnetic spheres into the heads of Allen bolts, blocking the ability to unscrew them.—Matt Jancer, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2023 After disconnecting the display from the device, Mokhtari folds back the 5G mmWave antenna cable and unscrews the main frame.—Emma Roth, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2023 There’s also a drain valve right on the side that’s easy to unscrew and release, as well as two handles for easy transport.—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023 Cruz then grabbed a bottle of Shiner Bock, a dark lager, unscrewed the cap and took a swig.—Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2023
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