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unscrew Definition

un·screw (-skro̵̅o̅′)

transitive verb

  1. to remove a screw or screws from
    1. to remove, detach, or loosen by removing a screw or screws, or by turning
    2. to remove a threaded top, cover, etc. from (a jar, etc.)

intransitive verb

to become unscrewed or admit of being unscrewed

  • unscreened
unscrew Synonyms

unscrew

v.

unstopper, screw out, screw off, unfasten, take out, extract, unhitch, untwist.

unscrew Usage Examples

Object

  • screw: Unscrew the 3 screws & put the PCB back in place.
  • lid: All you need to do is: Unscrew the lid of the tube to reveal the wand applicator.
  • cap: To open: - unscrew the cap - use the cap to pierce the seal.
  • nut: The engine could be removed from the boiler by simply unscrewing a few nuts.
  • bolt: He began to unscrew bolts from the barrier, systematically dismantling the top section.
  • lens: I bought a low budget web cam and unscrewed the lens.

Infinitive complement

  • reveal: Secondly, the top part of the handle unscrews to reveal a handy camera mount.

Modifying Another Word

  • simply: Simply unscrew the barrel, write your contact details on the enclosed paper then attach to your dogs collar.
  • just: We supply the leather covered lids and you just unscrew the back plates and fit the new items.
  • then: The Dark Man locks the door, then unscrews his pen.
  • carefully: As ink in the bottle runs down, you can carefully unscrew the cap and pour more ink in!
  • easily: Secure your shed door with a sturdy padlock and ensure it is hung on strong hinges that cannot be easily unscrewed.
  • anticlockwise: The bulb capsule can be removed by griping the knurling at the edge of the capsule and unscrewing anticlockwise.

Preposition: from

  • wall: The board may be easy to unscrew from the wall unless, for example fixed with chemical anchors.
  • plate: To remove the wall columns they would have to be unscrewed from the wall plate.