unscrew

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove a screw or a screwed lid from an object.

  - "Unscrew the lid of the jar."
  - "Can you please unscrew the bolts to fix the chair?"

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Antonyms

screw

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unscrew
brew , new , clue , Qui

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Variants

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unscrew , unscrewed , unscrewing , unscrews

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Etymology

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The word 'unscrew' comes from the Old English word 'scrīwan' which means 'to wind around'. The prefix 'un-' means 'to reverse an action'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest screw in the world is over 8 meters long and was made in Sweden in 1992.

2. The term 'unscrew' is also used in the context of unscrewing a bottle of beer or wine.

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Related Concepts

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1. screw: A threaded fastener used to join two objects or to secure an object to a surface.

2. screwdriver: A tool used to turn a screw by applying torque to its head.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unscrew' is often used as a metaphor for revealing or uncovering something hidden or secret. In music, the term 'unscrew' is sometimes used in jazz improvisation to describe the process of exploring new musical ideas and improvising complex solos.

How to Memorize "unscrew"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize unscrewing a lid from a jar or a bolt from an object using a screwdriver.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unscrew' with the action of removing a screw or a screwed lid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Unscrew the lid to reveal the hidden treasure'.

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