unscrews
Loosens by turning
Unscrews is the act of loosening or removing something by turning it counterclockwise, opposite to the tightening motion: She unscrews the jar lid.
The word applies to screws, caps, bolts, and anything fastened by threading.
Figuratively rare, but the literal sense is common in instructions and everyday tasks.
Takes something out
- loosensDecreases tightness or tension
- detachesRemoves from connection
- unfastensReleases from attachment
- dismantlesTakes something apart systematically
releases · opens · disconnects · extracts · separates · takes apart · disengages · frees
Takes the place of
- fixesRepairs or solutions
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- troubleshootsLocates and fixes faults
- inspectsReviews for quality
accesses · services · tinkers · adjusts · reinstalls · reassembles · swaps · upgrades
removes
Takes something out
- loosensDecreases tightness or tension
- detachesRemoves from connection
- unfastensReleases from attachment
dismantles · releases · opens · disconnects · extracts · separates · takes apart · disengages · frees · undoes
replaces
Takes the place of
- fixesRepairs or solutions
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- troubleshootsLocates and fixes faults
inspects · accesses · services · tinkers · adjusts · reinstalls · reassembles · swaps · upgrades · refurbishes
bolt
Threaded rod for nuts
jar · bottle · lightbulb · panel · cover · hinge · bracket · fitting · clamp · valve