verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To open (something tightly closed). transitive

   "Unclutch his griping hand."

2. 2
   To disengage (a clutch, etc.). ambitransitive
3. 3
   To let go of distractions and thoughts.

   "When a thought arises in you, just remember 'Let me unclutch'."

Synonyms

All synonyms

barecleardeclutchdiscloseexposefree

Example

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"When a thought arises in you, just remember 'Let me unclutch'."

Etymology

From un- + clutch.

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