unscrew
Example Sentences
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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
They are also incredibly intelligent - so smart they have even been caught helping each other unscrew scientific tracking devices - and they have also been known to strike up long-term, meaningful friendships with humans.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 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
“We found their weak spot. We found where we could unscrew the nut. It is the task of reconnaissance to find the weak spot.”
From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2022
Once Grammy leaves for work, I run up the stairs and get the Strong Shoulder jar I got at the tag sale and unscrew the top.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
