unscrew
Example Sentences
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They can navigate mazes, use tools and unscrew jars — sometimes from the inside out.
From Salon • May 12, 2025
As Alemu helped her young children unscrew parts while she rewired their toys, she hoped they’d take away a much larger lesson about sharing.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023
Take a moment and unscrew the lids of the cumin and chili powder jars, sniff, and see what moves you.
From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023
It took the man just a few seconds to unscrew a steel plug, smaller than a coffee mug.
From BBC • May 23, 2023
It was extremely difficult to start, and he always had to unscrew the sparking-plug and pour petrol into the cylinder.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
