unpin
Americanverb (used with object)
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to remove pins from.
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to unfasten or loosen by or as if by removing a pin; detach.
verb
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to remove a pin or pins from
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to unfasten by removing pins
Etymology
Origin of unpin
Example Sentences
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Forbes explains how so many vortices might all unpin at once: “Like dropping sand onto a sand pile — nothing really happens until … you get a whole avalanche.”
From Scientific American • Jul. 18, 2023
To unpin it, either swipe up and hold or long-press the back and Overview keys.
From The Verge • May 5, 2022
When the pumpkin gets soft, simply unpin the plants, gently pry them from the moss and plant them in a pot with well-draining soil.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2021
First, when an ice shelf melts or collapses, it can unpin other ice that is sitting on land, which allows it to flow more quickly into the ocean.
From The Guardian • Jun. 12, 2017
I yank the ornamental combs from the top and unpin the curls.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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