unbuckle

American  

[uhn-buhk-uhl] / ʌnˈbʌk əl /

verb (used without object)

unbuckled, unbuckling

1. to unfasten the buckle or buckles of.

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verb (used without object)

unbuckled, unbuckling

1. to undo a buckle.

Etymology

Origin of unbuckle

First recorded in 1350–1400, unbuckle is from the Middle English word unboclen. See un- ², buckle

Example Sentences

I told them, ‘You need to unbuckle my boot because I’m in so much pain.’

From Los Angeles Times

With cold, clumsy fingers Marlie unbuckled his pack and pulled out the clothes he had stripped off before the swim.

From Literature

The attendants unbuckled the straps that held the patient in place, and lifted her into the hospital bed.

From Literature

He unbuckled his seat belt, slid across the backseat, and got out of the car.

From Literature

“Guess she missed the memo,” his aunt said as he unbuckled his seat belt and Maya-Jade sprinted toward the car, hands flapping.

From Literature