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Definition of unscrew

unscrew

/ʌnˈskruː/
un · screw
Adjective:unscrewed
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Past Simple:unscrewed
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Past Participle:unscrewed
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Present Participle:unscrewing
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unscrew Lexical Profile

unscrew Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To unfasten, loosen, or remove by turning or removing screws, or by twisting a threaded cap, lid, or fixture.

Example

"Please unscrew the back panel of the clock so we can replace the dead battery."

2

To become unfastened or detached by being turned on threads.

Example

"The top of the thermos unscrews easily to serve as a convenient drinking cup."

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• Rhymes for unscrew

• Nearby Words

unscrambler
unscratched
unscreened
unscrew
unscripted
unscriptural
unscrupulous

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