unhook

American  

[uhn-hook] / ʌnˈhʊk /

verb (used with object)

1. to detach by or as if by releasing a hook.

   to unhook a tractor from a trailer.

2. to unfasten or open by undoing a hook or hooks: hook.

   to unhook a door; to unhook a corset.

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verb (used without object)

1. to become unhooked.

unhook British  

/ ʌnˈhʊk /

verb

1. (tr) to remove (something) from a hook

2. (tr) to unfasten the hook of (a dress, etc)

3. (intr) to become unfastened or be capable of unfastening

   the dress wouldn't unhook

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Etymology

Origin of unhook

First recorded in 1605–15; un- ² + hook ¹

Example Sentences

She unhooked a clasp around her neck, sending the bone collar clattering to the floor.

From Literature

He got ready by laying his bow and quiver under the yew tree along with his pack, sleeping-sack and waterskin, then unhooking his axe from his belt.

From Literature

I unhooked him from the gangline and carried him, lunging and screaming, to the sled.

From Literature

I sat back, waiting for the techs to come out to unhook us from the equipment, but after a few seconds, I realized that was different here too.

From Literature

Getting unhooked from the era of easy money could bring some headaches along the way.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• alleviate
• break up
• ease
• loose
• relax
• slacken
• undo
• unlock
• unscrew
• untie