Meaning of screw cap | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The cap of a container, especially a bottle or jar, which screws onto the threaded lip of the container.
2. The style of closure that has such a cap; a container that has such a cap.
   metonymically

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Examples

“Four-year-old Anna surprised her parents when she unscrewed the screw cap and poured herself a glass of milk, like⟳ an old pro.”

“Corks remain⟳ prevalent, but nowadays the wine industry also offers plenty of screw caps, too, for occasions that warrant them or customers who prefer⟳ them.”

“When you buy⟳ the wine tonight, pick⟳ up some screw caps in addition to whichever corked bottles you buy⟳.”

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