unscrew

Example Sentences

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They can navigate mazes, use tools and unscrew jars — sometimes from the inside out.

From Salon • May 12, 2025

Take a moment and unscrew the lids of the cumin and chili powder jars, sniff, and see what moves you.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023

They are also incredibly intelligent - so smart they have even been caught helping each other unscrew scientific tracking devices - and they have also been known to strike up long-term, meaningful friendships with humans.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2023

He sees things that make him want to unscrew his eyeballs, clean them and screw them back in.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023

You might have to unscrew the latch too, and wiggle everything a lot, but you can probably make it work.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones