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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If hundreds of thousands of vortices unpin from various structures in a neutron star all at once, they can suddenly speed up the star’s rotation.
From Scientific American • Jul. 18, 2023
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
You can unpin an edge by removing your stake, but doing so removes all of them, not just the specific stake you might want.
From The Verge • Feb. 4, 2018
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
As Taisin lifted her hands to her hair to unpin her braids, Kaede caught herself watching.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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