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

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

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