unscrew

/ʌnˈskruː/
verb
  1. To remove a screw or lid by turning it.
    • Can you unscrew the cap of this water bottle for me?
    • He had to unscrew the light bulb before replacing it.
    • She used a screwdriver to unscrew the loose hinge.
  2. To detach or open something by twisting a threaded part.
    • The child tried to unscrew the toy's battery compartment.
    • They had to unscrew the legs from the table to fit it through the door.
    • I need to unscrew the pipe to clean the trap.
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