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Definition of screwcap

screwcap

/ˈskruːkæp/
screw · cap
Plural:screwcaps
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screwcap Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A metal or plastic cap with internal threads that fastens onto the threaded neck of a bottle, jar, or tube by twisting, commonly used as an alternative to a cork on wine bottles.

Example

"Many modern wineries now seal their white wines with a screwcap to prevent cork taint and preserve freshness."

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• Rhymes for screwcap

• Nearby Words

screenwriting
screw
screwball
screwcap
screwdriver
screwed
screwhead

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Screwcap. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/screwcap
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