“+ verb
Etymology: un- (II) + screw
transitive verb
1. : to draw the screws from : loose from screws
unscrews the metal plate
2.
a. : to loosen or withdraw (as a screw or a cover) by turning
b. : to loosen or remove the cover of (as a jar) by turning
intransitive verb
: to become unscrewed : to admit of being unscrewed
vibration often causes the bolts to unscrew
the attachment unscrews easily for removal