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Unscrewed Meaning in English

word · lemma: unscrew

ʌnˈskɹud
un-SKROOD
ʌnskɹˈuːd
un-skROOD

Definition

To have turned something, usually a screw, lid, or cap, in order to remove or loosen it.

Usage & Nuances

Always refers to turning an object to loosen or remove it, mainly screws, bottle caps, or lids. Used in both literal (tools) and figurative (undoing something) senses. Frequently confused with 'unsnap' or 'unclip'; use 'unscrew' only for items with threads.

Example Sentences

He unscrewed the jar lid easily.

basic

She unscrewed the back of the remote to replace the batteries.

basic

The plumber unscrewed the pipe to fix the leak.

basic

By the time I got there, someone had already unscrewed the lock.

natural

He unscrewed the legs from the table to move it upstairs.

natural

She realized too late that she’d unscrewed the cap the wrong way.

natural