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
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
Popular styles include corseted bodices, high slits, feathered trains, detachable capes and beaded sleeves.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2025
Originally debuted at the Hermès FW23 show, the Andy 26 Bad Boy belt is a seasonless staple with personality in its detachable silver chain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2024
First there was a white shirt with a detachable white collar.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
