detach
verb (used with object)
to unfasten and separate; disengage; disunite.
detachable
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a word derived from
detach.
Example Sentences
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Players often have to ditch the molded cleats they typically use for cleats with longer, detachable studs when playing outside the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Modern options can be attractive—or at least unobtrusive—enough to leave draped over a sofa or chair, and they feature user-friendly timers and detachable, machine-washable fabrics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
The detachable thermostat plugs into the blanket and connects to an outlet up to 70 inches away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Ukraine says 117 drones were used: they were first smuggled into Russia, then placed inside wooden cabins mounted on the back of lorries and concealed below remotely operated detachable roofs.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2025
Once I used a detachable ear to trick them.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
