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unstrap

[ uhn-strap ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, un·strapped, un·strap·ping.

Origin of unstrap¹

First recorded in 1820–30; un- ² + strap

Once the tooth was up he was not greatly hurt, and, holding one of his own pistols to his head, I bade him unstrap the farmer.

Things looked peaceful, and there was a warm sun, so I ventured to unstrap my kit-roll and spread my blankets out to dry.

Two more body armors moved up to me, one a woman, and began to unstrap me.

Thorvald went to work, but to Shann's surprise he did not unstrap the force-blade ax at his belt.

The stewardess began to unstrap the passengers one by one, supplying each with magnetic-soled slippers.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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