unpin
to remove pins from.
to unfasten or loosen by or as if by removing a pin; detach.
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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 JamesShe began to unpin her coif, laying the golden pins in the silver candle-dishes.
The Fifth Queen Crowned | Ford Madox FordShe was standing before her looking-glass, about to unpin her hair, when she heard a low knock at her door.
The Helpmate | May Sinclairunpin and draw the pattern down to the bottom and cut the required length.
Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz WatsonBlack 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
/ (ʌnˈpɪn) /
to remove a pin or pins from
to unfasten by removing pins
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