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- [uhn-klasp, -klahsp]
- /ʌnˈklæsp, -ˈklɑsp/
- /ˈʌnˈklɑːsp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-klasp, -klahsp]
- /ʌnˈklæsp, -ˈklɑsp/
Definitions of unclasp word
- verb with object unclasp to undo the clasp or clasps of; unfasten. 1
- verb with object unclasp to release from the grasp: to unclasp a sword handle. 1
- verb without object unclasp to become unclasped, as the hands or arms. 1
- verb without object unclasp to release or relax the grasp. 1
- verb unclasp to unfasten the clasp of (something) 0
- verb unclasp to release one's grip (upon an object) 0
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Origin of unclasp
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; un-2 + clasp
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Unclasp
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unclasp popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unclasp usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unclasp
verb unclasp
- disenthrall — to free from bondage; liberate: to be disenthralled from morbid fantasies.
- disenthralled — to free from bondage; liberate: to be disenthralled from morbid fantasies.
- disenthralling — to free from bondage; liberate: to be disenthralled from morbid fantasies.
- ease off — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
Antonyms for unclasp
Top questions with unclasp
- how to unclasp a bra?
- how to unclasp a rolex watch?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with u
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- Words starting with unc
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