unhook
Use Unhook in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to detach by or as if by releasing a hook: to unhook a tractor from a trailer.
verb (used without object)
3.
to become unhooked.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to remove (something) from a hook |
| 2. | (tr) to unfasten the hook of (a dress, etc) |
| 3. | (intr) to become unfastened or be capable of unfastening: the dress wouldn't unhook |
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Example sentences
Before a storm, unhook or shut off your water heater from its water source so it will not get contaminated.
After the grate has been cut, it may be necessary to lift the grate in order to unhook the safety chains.
People should remove and throw away nets that can unhook or have knots that slide.
If possible, unhook the fish while it is in the water.
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