screw-top
[skroo-top]
- (of a container) having a top that screws on.
- a top that can be screwed onto a container.
- a container having such a top.
Origin of screw-top
First recorded in 1890–95
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With bail-top jars this is done by pushing the snap down; with screw-top jars by screwing cover on tightly.
A Little Preserving Book for a Little GirlAmy Waterman
If screw-top cans are used, the tops should not be twisted or turned after cooling, as this may affect the sealing.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
A moistener for postage stamps or envelopes can be easily made from a screw-top jar.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2Various
A flagon of white silver, flat beneath the stem, with a screw-top surmounted by a small lion; for cooling water.
The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume I (of 3)Leonard Williams
He was also an inventor in a small way, and patented a screw-top for glass bottles.
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England Vol. II (of IV),--1857-1874Charles L. Graves