screw-off
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of screw-off
Noun use of verb phrase screw off
Example Sentences
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If a can of Red Bull had a lovechild with a flashlight, it would probably look a lot like Staze’s sleek plastic stash jar thanks to a chunky screw-off cap that holds a built-in vacuum pump.
From Los Angeles Times
It looked like a giant bongo drum with a screw-off top and a spigot at the bottom.
From Literature
Who needed a fancy, screw-off plastic cap, a bit of useless frippery?
From Washington Post
Washing up is extraordinarily minimal: mixing containers double as drinking cups, so run the screw-off blade under the tap and you’re done.
From The Guardian
"He comes across as quiet, serious, low-key, but that guy is an absolute screw-off," UW men's golf coach Matt Thurmond said.
From Seattle Times
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