unhitch

[ uhn-hich ]

verb (used with object)

1. to free from attachment; unfasten:

   to unhitch a locomotive from a train.

verb (used without object)

1. to become uncoupled or unfastened.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unhitch¹

First recorded in 1615–25; un- ² + hitch ¹

Example Sentences

I took a good gap and a stretch, and was just going to unhitch and start when I heard a sound away over the water.

From Project Gutenberg

Among others Slavin sauntered up good-naturedly, making himself agreeable to Sandy and those who were helping to unhitch his team.

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While the water was heating, Mrs. Vernon showed the girls how to hitch and unhitch Hepsy.

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First let me unhitch him, I cried, seizing the spirited beast by the bridle.

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Frenzied fingers unhitch the poor frozen brute and drag it from the water.

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