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
He can also unscrew his left arm and replace it with a shield, a grappling hook or a flamethrower.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2023
It took the man just a few seconds to unscrew a steel plug, smaller than a coffee mug.
From BBC • May 23, 2023
He sees things that make him want to unscrew his eyeballs, clean them and screw them back in.
From New York Times • Jan. 5, 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
