unclip

verb

un·​clip ˌən-ˈklip 

unclipped; unclipping

transitive verb

: to detach or unfasten from a clip

unclip a rope

Examples of unclip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first alteration is that at the point where the tribes had to have a member stand up on their cube to unclip the hanging bags, that was originally a more involved process. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025

Just unclip the central water module, unscrew the dirty water reservoir, and dump it out. —Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

The adjustable strap turns this purse into a crossbody, shoulder bag, and even a cute clutch — just unclip the strap and snap the two outer clips together. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024

This design automatically creates a convenient carry handle (just be careful not to unclip the buckle) and makes for a secure fit whether or not the bag is filled completely. —Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023

The wide, supportive straps unclip at the cup to easily nurse in between reps, and the stretchy material keeps everything in check without being too tight. —Mallory Creveling, Women's Health, 27 Mar. 2023

But for all those summer weddings and baby showers that are a bit more formal, simply unclip the chain and carry it as a clutch. —Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2023

Walking through the rows of irrigated beds, Flores bends his tall frame to unclip a shade cloth covering rows of green and purple leaves. —Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2022

In the dawn hours, while Evonitz was asleep, Kara was able to free one hand from a pair of handcuffs and unclip a leg restraint. —Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, 17 Feb. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unclip

• airship
• airstrip
• clerkship
• courtship
• equip
• filmstrip
• flagship
• gunship
• headship
• heirship
• judgeship
• kinship