unscrew
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| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to draw or remove a screw from (an object) |
| 2. | (tr) to loosen (a screw, lid, etc) by rotating continuously, usually in an anticlockwise direction |
| 3. | (intr) (esp of an engaged threaded part) to become loosened or separated: the lid wouldn't unscrew |
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Example sentences
Owners of the recalled cribs, are urged to unscrew the four corner posts immediately.
Unscrew a light bulb that uses a lot of electricity and replace it with one that uses much less.
Unscrew the valve from the scuba tank with a wrench.
Raccoons have learned how to work toggles and zippers, and can unscrew containers.
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