Unscrew (Verb)
Meaning 1
Loosen something by unscrewing it; "unscrew the outlet plate".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- To access the wires behind the wall, you first need to unscrew the outlet plate.
- She carefully unscrewed the lid of the jar to make sure nothing spilled out.
- To replace the fuse, you have to unscrew the small panel on the electrical box.
- Before spray painting a light fixture, unscrew the glass cover to prevent paint from getting inside it.
- You will need a screwdriver to unscrew the battery compartment on the back of the toy.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Loosen by turning; "unscrew the bottle cap".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She struggled to unscrew the stubborn jar lid with her weak hands.
- To get to the battery, you need to unscrew the cover at the back.
- He carefully unscrewed the bottle to avoid spilling the liquid inside.
- Please unscrew the cap slowly as the pressure inside is high.
- Can you help me unscrew this jar, it's too tight for me to open.