unbuckle

[ uhn-buhk-uhl ]
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verb (used without object),un·buck·led, un·buck·ling.
  1. to unfasten the buckle or buckles of.

verb (used without object),un·buck·led, un·buck·ling.
  1. to undo a buckle.

Origin of unbuckle

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First recorded in 1350–1400, unbuckle is from the Middle English word unboclen.See un-2, buckle

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How to use unbuckle in a sentence

  • It unbuckles our tight-wads and gives our ingenious young loafers something to do.

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