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unpick
[ uhn-pik ]
verb (used with object)
- to take out the stitches of (sewing, knitting, etc.).
unpick
/ ʌnˈpɪk /
verb
- to undo (the stitches) of (a piece of sewing)
- to unravel or undo (a garment, etc)
- obsolete.to open (a door, lock, etc) by picking
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Example Sentences
He is due to face questioning by the police later this week, as they attempt to unpick the details of this amazing case.
From The Daily Beast
Connie, if we can unpick the lock and get the door open, where shall we go?
From Project Gutenberg
You won't unpick the sewing on the American cloth too, will you?
From Project Gutenberg
In this case, unpick the cuffs if possible, if not, cut them off close up.
From Project Gutenberg
She flung down the skirt that she was helping to unpick and let the scissors fall to the ground.
From Project Gutenberg
He makes a frantic endeavour to unpick the stitches, finally giving it up in despair.
From Project Gutenberg
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