verb
unscrew
verb
1
To loosen or remove something by turning it, typically counter-clockwise.
"He unscrewed the jar lid with a firm twist."
"You'll need a screwdriver to unscrew the panel."
How to Use Unscrew
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo undo something that was screwed on, by twisting it loose.
Common pairings
unscrew the lid
unscrew a bolt
Word Forms
unscrewed past tense, unscrews singular
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Etymology
From un- ("reverse of") plus screw.