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unscrew

verb

To loosen a screw or thing by turning it.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
U
Ends with
W
Contains
NS
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Definitions

verb

  1. To loosen a screw or thing by turning it.

    “I'm having some trouble unscrewing the lid of this jar.”

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Example Sentences

I'm having some trouble unscrewing the lid of this jar.

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