Unclasp: meaning, definitions and examples

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unclasp

 

[ สŒnหˆklรฆsp ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

removal, release

To unclasp means to open or release something that is fastened or connected, typically with a clasp, hook, or similar mechanism. It can refer to unfastening jewelry, bags, or other objects.

Synonyms

open, release, unfasten, unhook

Examples of usage

  • She managed to unclasp the necklace with one hand.
  • He unclasped the bag and took out his phone.
  • Carefully, she unclasped the pin holding her hair.
  • After several attempts, they finally unclasped the lock.

Translations

Translations of the word "unclasp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desprender

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รถffnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melepaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผะบะฝัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpiฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค–ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desabrochar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozepnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozopnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃๅผ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desabrochar

Etymology

The word 'unclasp' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of', combined with the word 'clasp', which itself has roots in Old English 'clรฆps', a term referring to something that fastens or clasps together. The term evolved as the practice of using clasps in clothing, jewelry, and various closures became commonplace in medieval times. The suffix '-s' in 'clasp' indicates a physical act or mechanism, emphasizing the function of the object being referred to. The use of 'unclasp' has maintained its relevance through the centuries as different forms of clasps have developed, from simple hooks to intricate fasteners in contemporary fashion and technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,563, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.