unkennel

[ uhn-ken-l ]

verb (used with object)

, un·ken·neled, un·ken·nel·ing or (especially British) un·ken·nelled, un·ken·nel·ling.

1. to drive (a fox or other animal) from a den or lair.
2. to release from or as if from a kennel:

   to unkennel hounds before a hunt; to unkennel a gang of cutthroats.

3. to make known; disclose or uncover.

verb (used without object)

, un·ken·neled, un·ken·nel·ing or (especially British) un·ken·nelled, un·ken·nel·ling.

1. to come out of a kennel, den, lair, or the like.

unkennel

/ ʌnˈkɛnəl /

verb

1. to release from a kennel
2. to drive from a hole or lair
3. rare.
   to bring to light

Word History and Origins

Origin of unkennel¹

First recorded in 1570–80; un- ² + kennel ¹

Example Sentences

When they unkennel a lion or a tiger, they pursue him till he stops to defend himself.

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“He is nowhere below, but we shall probably unkennel him in the upper story,” I heard one of them say as they mounted the stairs.

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Now, said he to his captains, as he found himself beyond the Marches, we must unkennel this young red fox.

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It is the intention of the first consul gradually to unkennel this clattering race of females, when it can be done with safety.

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