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unscrew
verb un·screw \-ˈskrü\
: to loosen and remove (something) by turning it
: to remove the screws from (something)
Full Definition of UNSCREW
transitive verb
1
: to draw the screws from
2
: to loosen or withdraw by turning
intransitive verb
: to become or admit of being unscrewed
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First Known Use of UNSCREW
1605
Rhymes with UNSCREW
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UNSCREW Defined for Kids
unscrew
verb un·screw \ˌən-ˈskrü\
un·screwedun·screw·ing
Definition of UNSCREW for Kids
1
: to loosen or withdraw by turning <Unscrew the light bulb.>
2
: to remove the screws from
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