twist-off

English

Etymology

Deverbal from twist off.

Adjective

twist-off (not comparable)

  1. (of a closure for a container, especially a bottlecap) That is (intended to be) removed by twisting and pulling off by hand, without need of a bottle opener.

Noun

twist-off (plural twist-offs)

  1. A closure that is of this type.
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