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unscrew

/ʌnskruː/ verb · British & US
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What does unscrew mean?

verb

To remove a screw by turning it in the opposite direction to that in which it was inserted, or to cause something to come loose by turning it in this way.

Example

"She tried to unscrew the lid of the jar, but it was stuck."

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