Unbank

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Synonym of debank

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

  2. 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. 3
    To make (a fire) burn up by raking off the ashes from the top, opening draughts, etc. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms
debank

Example

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

From un- + bank (“embankment”).

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