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unscrew

verb

  1. unscrew
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Wiktionary

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English un- English screw English unscrew From un- + screw.

  1. To loosen a screw or thing by turning it.

    I'm having some trouble unscrewing the lid of this jar.

    It requires opening a complex lock with a key that also unscrews a bolt six inches long. Unscrewing the bolt itself takes six minutes.