verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To release the clasp or grip of something. transitive

   "They unclasped their hands."

2. 2
   release from a clasp wordnet
3. 3
   To unfasten something. transitive
4. 4
   To release or relax the grasp. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

cast offdetachdisengagedofffreeleave go

Antonyms

All antonyms

clasp

Example

More examples

"Thomas slid his hands behind his back to unclasp his bra."

Etymology

From un- + clasp.

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