unbar
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to take away a bar or bars from
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to unfasten bars, locks, etc, from (a door); open
Etymology
Origin of unbar
First recorded in 1300–50, unbar is from the Middle English word unbarren. See un- 2, bar 1
Example Sentences
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Sangrado Brother, me thinks my toes are somewhat cold— Unbar your door—if one may be so bold: Wet to the skin, and travelling all the day, I want some rest—open the door, I say!
From The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) by Freneau, Philip
"Unbar the door, you treacherous rascal, and admit him."
From Rookwood by Ainsworth, William Harrison
"Unbar the door, and help his Lordship out And don't forget the curate!"
From The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces by Kilmer, Joyce
The Trojans, cooped within their walls so long, Unbar their gates, and issue in a throng Like swarming bees, and with delight survey The camp deserted, where the Grecians lay.
From The Story of Troy by Clarke, Michael
Unbar the window!" interrupted Archer; "no, that I won't, for you or the gipsy either; but I have heard enough to get your buns without that.
From The Parent's Assistant by Edgeworth, Maria
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