unjoint
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of unjoint
Example Sentences
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Unjoint the chicken and cut the large pieces in two.
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The skin is loosened around these and they may be severed at the elbow joint unless the bird is to be mounted with wings spread, when it will be best to unjoint at the shoulder and preserve the entire wing bones.
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We know that nobody will blame us if our nephews unjoint their knuckles or cut their fingers off; so we give them five-bladed knives and boxing gloves.
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Unjoint the neck and remove the head.
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Only this time the Hoobat made no move to unjoint and consume the victim.
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