unbolting
- present participle of unbolt.
Example Sentences
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The U.S. better start unbolting the trophy from the New York Yacht Club.
From Time Magazine Archive
At last, about two o'clock, voices were heard along the corridor, tramping footfalls, the hoarse growl of the turnkeys, and finally the unbolting of the cell-door.
From When a Cobbler Ruled a King by Seaman, Augusta Huiell
Felix rose at once; and his Shadow, rising before him, and unbolting the loose wooden fastener of the door, went out in haste to see who called beyond the white taboo-line of their sacred precincts.
From The Great Taboo by Allen, Grant
He eyed me however, and I went on; but, the moment he was busied in unlocking and unbolting it, I turned round, sprang forward, and as it opened rushed past.
From Anna St. Ives by Holcroft, Thomas
Less than half an hour prior to Alan's arrival, the man Marvel left by unbolting the outer door.
From Till the Clock Stops by Bell, J. J. (John Joy)
