verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   Remove from a latch

Synonyms

All synonyms

barecast offcleardeobstructdetachdisclose

Example

More examples

"Tom reached through the gap in the fence to try to unlatch the gate."

Etymology

From un- + latch.

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