unlacing
- present participle of unlace.
Example Sentences
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He didn’t even wait to come off the field before unlacing his cleats, lowering his socks and removing his shin guards.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
After reluctantly unlacing his military boots, taking off his army issue pants and T-shirt and leaving his guns and ammo belt, he looked at the knapsack.
From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2022
To see Griff quiver with unspent energy after a match, two younger boys unlacing his gloves like retainers, it was hard to imagine how the giant could lose.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 25, 2019
Toward the end of our post-practice conversation, Durant leaned over and started unlacing his shoes.
From New York Times ● Nov. 8, 2012
I light the lamp and start unlacing his boots.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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