unfasten

verb

un·​fas·​ten ˌən-ˈfa-sᵊn How to pronounce unfasten (audio)
unfastened; unfastening; unfastens

transitive verb

: to make loose: such as
b
: undo
unfasten a button
c
: detach
unfasten a boat from its moorings

Examples of unfasten in a Sentence

gently unfastened the strings of the baby's hood
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Each pair comes embellished with a large wooden button that can be fastened for maximum warmth or unfastened for easy slip-off removal. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 Leave the pockets unzipped or unfastened when washing. 2. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024 After cutoff of the New Shepard rocket engine, the passengers had a few minutes to unfasten their seatbelts and float around the cabin while taking in the view of Earth. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 20 May 2024 Plus, the buttons could be secured or unfastened for chilly or humid days, accordingly. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for unfasten 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfasten was in the 14th century

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“Unfasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfasten. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

unfasten

verb
un·​fas·​ten ˌən-ˈfas-ᵊn How to pronounce unfasten (audio)
: to make loose: as
b
: undo sense 1
unfasten a button
c
: detach
unfasten the boat from its moorings

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