unscrew meaning

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unscrew (verb): loosen something by unscrewing it.

unscrew has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

unscrew as a verb

  1. loosen something by unscrewing it
    • unscrew the outlet plate

    Type of: loosen

  2. loosen by turning
    • unscrew the bottle cap

    Opposite: screw

    Type of: loosen

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in EW · 7-letter words

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