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| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : uhn-fas-uh n, -fah-suh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈfæs ən, -ˈfɑ sən |
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Définition of unfasten
Origin :- early 13c., from un- (2) + fasten. Related: Unfastened; unfastening.
- verb detach
- verb disengage
- Then with her slender fingers she tried to unfasten the knots that secured the cord.
- Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
- He was irritated to find that he could not unfasten the knot in which he had tied his reins.
- Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
- Jeter frantically tried to unfasten the handcuffs as they ran.
- Extract from : « Lords of the Stratosphere » by Arthur J. Burks
- He carries his purse-strings in a knot which it would break his heart to unfasten.
- Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini
- Without a word, he began to unfasten it, with hands which trembled.
- Extract from : « The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 » by Various
- I'll sit on his head, son, while you see how many pieces you can unfasten in his harness.
- Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
- I'll unfasten it for you just as soon as you are ready to start.
- Extract from : « Dave Porter At Bear Camp » by Edward Stratemeyer
- They immediately began to unfasten the straps that held their packs in place.
- Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone
- She took her hand from Frederick's to unfasten the door and light the candle.
- Extract from : « Tess of the Storm Country » by Grace Miller White
- He shook his head to clear his vision, then started to unfasten his seat belt.
- Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole
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