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un·clasp
(ŭn-klăsp′)v. un·clasped, un·clasp·ing, un·clasps
v.tr.
1. To release or loosen the clasp of.
2. To release or loosen from a clasp or an embrace.
v.intr.
1. To become unfastened.
2. To release or relax a clasp or grasp; let go.
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unclasp
(ʌnˈklɑːsp)vb
1. (tr) to unfasten the clasp of (something)
2. to release one's grip (upon an object)
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un•clasp
(ʌnˈklæsp, -ˈklɑsp)v.t.
1. to undo the clasp or clasps of; unfasten.
2. to release from the grasp.
v.i. 3. to release or relax the grasp.
[1520–30]
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unclasp
Past participle: unclasped
Gerund: unclasping
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Verb | 1. | unclasp - release from a clasp; "She clasped and unclasped her hands" let go, let go of, release, relinquish - release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall" clasp - hold firmly and tightly clasp - grasp firmly; "The child clasped my hands" |
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