unscrew
Turn to remove
To unscrew is to loosen or remove by turning counterclockwise—the opposite of screwing in.
You unscrew a lightbulb, a jar lid, or a bolt.
Something that unscrews can be removed this way: The cap unscrews easily.
Figuratively, to unscrew can mean to undo or reverse something that was fastened or fixed.
Rotating motion or surprise
- turnRotational movement
- rotateTurn about an axis
- counterclockwiseRotating leftward from above
- anticlockwiseRotating opposite to clock hands
wrench · pliers · socket · hex · torque · grip · jiggle · nudge
Remove bottle's seal
loosen · relieve · pressure · stuck · rusted · seized · penetrating oil · WD-40
twist
Rotating motion or surprise
- turnRotational movement
- rotateTurn about an axis
- counterclockwiseRotating leftward from above
anticlockwise · wrench · pliers · socket · hex · torque · grip · jiggle · nudge · slacken
uncork
Remove bottle's seal
free · loosen · relieve · pressure · stuck · rusted · seized · penetrating oil · WD-40
lid
Removable container cover
valve · faucet · spigot · knob · twist-off · thermos · canteen · flask · container · pickle jar
remove
Take something away
- extractConcentrated derived substance
- separateTo set apart
- disconnectTo break a connection
disengage · unfasten · lightbulb · bolt · fitting · fixture · showerhead · doorknob · cabinet · hinge