unpin

[ uhn-pin ]
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verb (used with object),un·pinned, un·pin·ning.
  1. to remove pins from.

  2. to unfasten or loosen by or as if by removing a pin; detach.

Origin of unpin

1
1300–50; Middle English unpynnen to unbolt; see un-2, pin

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How to use unpin in a sentence

  • She placed the cup on the mantel-shelf and begun to unpin her veil and pull off her gloves, looking meanwhile at Newman.

    The American | Henry James
  • She began to unpin her coif, laying the golden pins in the silver candle-dishes.

    The Fifth Queen Crowned | Ford Madox Ford
  • She was standing before her looking-glass, about to unpin her hair, when she heard a low knock at her door.

    The Helpmate | May Sinclair
  • unpin and draw the pattern down to the bottom and cut the required length.

    Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
  • Black drives the Bishop away so as to unpin his pieces and be able to manœuvre freely.

    Chess Fundamentals | Jos Ral Capablanca

British Dictionary definitions for unpin

unpin

/ (ʌnˈpɪn) /


verb-pins, -pinning or -pinned (tr)
  1. to remove a pin or pins from

  2. to unfasten by removing pins

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