Unbank

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
Synonym of debank
"We must..use a bank to unbank the banks, to the extent that may be necessary."
2
To remove a bank or barrier from; to open by, or as if by, the removal of a bank. transitive
"We may forget them, ay forget the world, Its cares, its kingdoms, and unbank the hours"
3
To make (a fire) burn up by raking off the ashes from the top, opening draughts, etc. transitive

"We must..use a bank to unbank the banks, to the extent that may be necessary."

Etymology 1

From un- + bank (“a financial institution”).

Etymology 2

From un- + bank (“embankment”).