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Unbuckled: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbuckled

 

[ สŒnหˆbสŒkษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

release fastener

Unbuckled refers to the action of releasing a buckle or fastening, such as those found on belts, harnesses, or seat belts. It signifies the act of opening something that has been secured. This term is often used in contexts related to personal safety equipment, clothing, or outdoor gear. The action usually implies freeing oneself from a restraint or securing mechanism. It can also suggest a sense of casualness or the removal of something that was previously fastened.

Synonyms

loosen, release, unbind, unclip, unfasten

Examples of usage

  • She unbuckled her seatbelt as soon as the car stopped.
  • After the hike, he unbuckled his backpack to get a drink.
  • The child unbuckled the strap on his favorite toy.
  • He unbuckled his belt and relaxed after a long day.

Translations

Translations of the word "unbuckled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desabotoado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฌเค•เคฒเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungeknรถpft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terlepas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpiฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค–ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desabrochado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถzรผmlenmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุซุจุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozepnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozopnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃๅผ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odprt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ laus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desabrochado

Word origin

The term 'unbuckled' is derived from the word 'buckle,' which itself originates from the Middle English word 'bocle,' meaning a fastening device. This earlier form can be traced back to the Latin word 'buccula,' a diminutive of 'bucca,' meaning 'cheek.' The action of buckling and unbuckling became more prominent with the development of various fastening technologies throughout history, especially with the introduction of belts and straps in clothing and gear. Unbuckling, as a term, became more common with the rise of safety mechanisms in vehicles and the need for quick release options in various settings. The concept of securing and releasing has rooted itself in various cultures, showing the evolution of personal safety and convenience in daily life. As such, the word holds both a functional and metaphorical significance, symbolizing freedom and safety simultaneously.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,972 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.