unpin

[uhn-pin]

verb (used with object)

unpinned, unpinning 

1. to remove pins from.

2. to unfasten or loosen by or as if by removing a pin; detach.

unpin

/ ʌnˈpɪn /

verb

1. to remove a pin or pins from

2. to unfasten by removing pins

Word History and Origins

Origin of unpin¹

1300–50; Middle English unpynnen to unbolt; un- ², pin

Example Sentences

On their first date, he "unpinned my hair and told me I must never put my hair up again. And then he asked me to marry him."

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She also unpinned her engagement announcement from her Instagram.

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As the photos drew unwanted attention, the flag was unpinned from a wall and folded within a display case.

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She unpinned her hat and rummaged in her jewelry case.

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Insects, however, present a formidable challenge—each one typically needs to be unpinned to digitize the label underneath it.

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