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Meaning of unclasp
to open or release something that is closed or fastened
Etymology of unclasp
The word "unclasp" has its roots in Old English, with "un-" meaning "opposite of" or "reverse of", and "clasp" meaning "to grasp" or "to hold", derived from the Old English word "clæspian", which is also related to the Old Norse word "klásper", meaning "to clasp" or "to grasp"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of releasing or opening something that is closed or fastened
Synonyms
Definitions
- to open or release something that is closed or fastened, typically by releasing a clasp or other fixing
- * to remove or release a restriction or constraint
Usage Examples
- She had to unclasp the necklace to wash it
- * The hikers had to unclasp their backpacks to rest
- * The child struggled to unclasp the buckle on her shoe