Examples of unscrew in a Sentence
I unscrewed the jar lid.
You'll need to unscrew the cover before you remove it.
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Turn the faucet on to drain any remaining water, disconnect the water supply lines, and unscrew the retaining nut.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Then, find the coils—usually located at the back of the appliance—behind a grill or panel, then unscrew the panel.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
Each piece of the totems unscrews along a central spine so that owners can connect or remove elements.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
The movers unscrewed the bolts and separated the posts and frame and headboard.
—Sage Mehta, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Then, find the coils—usually located at the back of the appliance—behind a grill or panel, then unscrew the panel.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
Each piece of the totems unscrews along a central spine so that owners can connect or remove elements.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
The movers unscrewed the bolts and separated the posts and frame and headboard.
—Sage Mehta, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Unscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscrew. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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unscrew
verb
un·screw
ˌən-ˈskrü 
ˈən-
1
: to remove the screws from
2
: to loosen or withdraw by turning
unscrew a lightbulb
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