un
screw
Third Person
unscrews
Present Participle
unscrewing
Past Tense
unscrewed
Past Participle
unscrewed
1
to release or detach something by rotating it in a counter-clockwise direction, thereby loosening its fastening or connection
- He unscrewed the lid of the jar to open it.
- The mechanic unscrewed the bolts to access the engine compartment.
- She unscrewed the light bulb from the socket to replace it with a new one.
- They unscrewed the old antenna from the roof of the house.
- The plumber unscrewed the pipe fittings to fix the leak.
2
loosen by turning
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