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Unscrewed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unscrewed

 

[ ʌnˈskruːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mechanical action

The term 'unscrewed' refers to the action of removing a screw from a fixed position, typically involving a rotational motion. It implies the process of reversing the screwing action, consequently allowing the separation of two components that were previously joined. This term can apply to various contexts, from simple household tasks to complex machinery repairs. It is essential in fields such as engineering, woodworking, and general maintenance.

Synonyms

detached, loosened, removed

Examples of usage

  • I unscrewed the lid to access the contents inside.
  • He carefully unscrewed the panel to investigate the wiring.
  • After loosening the screw, she unscrewed it completely.

Translations

Translations of the word "unscrewed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desaparafusado

🇮🇳 अनस्क्रूव्ड

🇩🇪 ausgeschraubt

🇮🇩 dilepas

🇺🇦 відкручений

🇵🇱 odkręcony

🇯🇵 ネジが外れた

🇫🇷 dévissé

🇪🇸 desenroscado

🇹🇷 sökülmüş

🇰🇷 풀린

🇸🇦 مفكوك

🇨🇿 odšroubovaný

🇸🇰 odskrutkovaný

🇨🇳 拆下的

🇸🇮 odvijačen

🇮🇸 afskruðinn

🇰🇿 бұрап алынған

🇬🇪 ამოღებული

🇦🇿 açılmış

🇲🇽 desenroscado

Word origin

The word 'unscrewed' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-', which suggests negation or reversal, and the root word 'screw,' which comes from the Middle English 'scrue', a term used since the 14th century to describe a device that converts rotational motion into linear motion. The concept of screwing and unscrewing has been prevalent since ancient times as various cultures developed methods for fastening objects together. The use of screws became more significant during the Industrial Revolution, where they were critical in engineering and manufacturing processes. The word reflects a practical action that is understood across different contexts, emphasizing the interplay between fastening and loosening mechanisms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,748 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.