screw cap

Bottle's twist-off top

A screw cap is a lid that fastens by twisting onto threads, found on bottles, jars, and tubes: The screw cap on the wine bottle replaced the traditional cork.

Wine purists once dismissed screw caps as cheap, but they've gained acceptance for preventing cork taint.

Also called a screw top.

closure

lid

Removable container cover

  • topUppermost part or surface
  • sealAuthentication stamp or mark
  • fastenFix securely in position

secure · threaded · twist-off · snap-on · tamper-evident · child-resistant · tether · liner · gasket · o-ring

mechanism

thread

Fiber for stitching

loosen · turn · spiral · grip · torque · hand-tight · ratchet · spin · grooved · ribbed

preserve

mason

Builder using brick, mortar

  • canningAirtight food preservation
  • jamCooked fruit spread
  • jellyFruit spread, no seeds

pickle · vacuum · sterilize · shelf-life · airtight · pantry · cellar · ferment · chutney · relish

material

plastic

Capable of being molded

polypropylene · tin · steel · silicone · rubber · vinyl · laminated · composite · biodegradable · recyclable

bottle

wine

Fermented grape beverage

  • sodaCarbonated soft drink
  • juiceExtracted fruit liquid
  • milkMammalian nursing fluid

oil · vinegar · beverage · liquor · spirits · water · condiment · syrup · sauce · beer

Categories
Opposites
bottle closure mechanism

screw capcork

Tree bark bottle seal

natural cork · cork stopper · champagne cork · crown cap · wax seal

Family

cap, screw, capsule, screws, screwed, capped, screwy, unscrew, screwball

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G