unlash
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of unlash
Example Sentences
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"So it was buffalo that scared our horses, was it, and ran them out of camp?" said McCann, as he helped to unlash the calf.
From The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days by Adams, Andy
At last three Spaniards are left in the rigging; they seem nearly dead, and scarcely able to unlash themselves, and crawl down the shrouds.
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Whymper, Frederick
I therefore proceeded to unlash one and roll it toward the still open gangway; and then came the question of provisions.
From A Pirate of the Caribbees by Lacy, C.J. de
We were forced to unlash all the strips running from side to side and insert supports, made of smaller bones, across the middle each way.
From Under the Andes by Stout, Rex
Pablo and the packer began to unlash the luggage from the bullocks, and following the example of his father and Mr. Grigsby, Charley stiffly dismounted.
From Gold Seekers of '49 by Stephens, Charles H.
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