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unscrew

[uhn-skroo] / ʌnˈskru /




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They can navigate mazes, use tools and unscrew jars — sometimes from the inside out.

From Salon • May 12, 2025

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

One recent sunny day, Skoda clambered up a ladder to unscrew the blue and yellow Miri’s at Golden Gardens surfboard affixed to the south side of the building.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023

You might have to unscrew the latch too, and wiggle everything a lot, but you can probably make it work.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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