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unscrew

UK
/ʌnˈskruː/
US
/ʌnˈskru/

Translations

unscrewverb
unscrewed
Past Simple
unscrewed
Past Participle
unscrewing
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈskruː/
US
/ʌnˈskru/
He had to unscrew the lid to open the jar.
Il a dû dévisser le couvercle pour ouvrir le bocal.
Synonyms
remove
detach
unfasten
loosen
take off
Antonyms
screw

Definitions

unscrewverb
To loosen or remove by turning in a counterclockwise direction.
He had to unscrew the lid to open the jar.
To detach or separate by turning in a counterclockwise direction.
She unscrewed the light bulb to replace it with a new one.
(intransitive) To become loosened or detached by being turned, typically in a counter-clockwise direction.
The cap unscrews easily, so be careful not to spill the contents.
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