unhook

verb

un·​hook ˌən-ˈhu̇k 

unhooked; unhooking; unhooks

transitive verb

1

: to remove from a hook

2

: to unfasten by disengaging a hook

3

: to free from a habit or dependency

Examples of unhook in a Sentence

He unhooked the fish from the line.

She reached behind her and unhooked her bra.

Recent Examples on the Web

For Harmon's safety, the chain had a magnetic release that would unhook if too much pressure was applied. —Mike Miller Published, EW.com, 5 May 2025

Every aspect feels well thought-out, down to the ability to unhook and criss-cross the straps to hide them underneath a racerback top—not to mention, the straps are cushioned for extra comfort. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025

There's still a bit of manual work – unhooking latches, adding in ground supports and awning poles, etc., but the heavy lifting is taken care of by pushing a couple buttons. —New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2025

In the video, he is seen reaching up amid the heavy, black smoke, carefully unhooking the shredded banner from a flag pole in front of the home. —Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unhook

• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook
• chinook
• codebook
• cookbook
• fishhook
• forsook
• guidebook
• handbook
• hornbook

Kids Definition

unhook

verb

un·​hook ˌən-ˈhu̇k 

1

: to remove from a hook

2

: to unfasten the hooks of