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un·hand
(ŭn-hănd′)tr.v. un·hand·ed, un·hand·ing, un·hands
To remove one's hand from; let go.
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unhand
(ʌnˈhænd)vb
(tr) archaic or literary to release from the grasp
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un•hand
(ʌnˈhænd)v.t.
to take the hand or hands from; release from a grasp; let go.
[1595–1605]
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unhand
Past participle: unhanded
Gerund: unhanding
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Verb | 1. | unhand - remove the hand from 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" |
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