Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unscrew
verb
/ʌnˈskruː/
Definition
To remove a screw from a surface or object by turning it in the opposite direction of its installation.
Examples
- To open the bottle, unscrew the cap carefully.
- He had to unscrew the panel to access the inner workings of the device.
- After finishing her work, she decided to unscrew her desk lamp for storage.
Meaning
The act of turning a screw counterclockwise to detach it from where it is fastened.
Synonyms
- remove
- detach
- loosen
- unfasten
