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Definition of unclasp - 2 dictionary results

un⋅clasp

  [uhn-klasp, -klahsp]
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–verb (used with object)
1. to undo the clasp or clasps of; unfasten.
2. to release from the grasp: to unclasp a sword handle.
–verb (used without object)
3. to become unclasped, as the hands or arms.
4. to release or relax the grasp.
Origin:
1520–30; un- 2 + clasp
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un·clasp   (ŭn-klāsp')   
v.   un·clasped, un·clasp·ing, un·clasps

v.   tr.

  1. To release or loosen the clasp of.

  2. To release or loosen from a clasp or an embrace.

v.   intr.

  1. To become unfastened.

  2. To release or relax a clasp or grasp; let go.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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