unscrew

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to loosen or remove something by turning it

   She had to unscrew the lid before she could open the jar.

2. 2
   verb

   to remove a screw or a screw-fastened part

   The electrician unscrewed the outlet plate.

Formed from un- plus screw. The prefix marks reversal, so the literal sense is to undo the turning action that fastened something with a screw or screw-like thread.

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