Antonyms for unbuckle

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uhn-buhk-uh l

Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈbʌk əl

Definition of unbuckle

Origin : late 14c., from un- (2) "reverse of" + buckle (v.1). Related: Unbuckled; unbuckling.

verb unfasten

Example sentences :

Unbuckle his reins, and buckle them on to those of the troopers.
Extract from : « Under Wellington's Command » by G. A. Henty

He did not unbuckle his safety belt—he rose and it snapped like a string.
Extract from : « The Jupiter Weapon » by Charles Louis Fontenay

He threw off his jacket and began to unbuckle his cartridge belt.
Extract from : « The Broncho Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers » by Frank Fowler

She caught a word, and began to unbuckle the frozen straps of his gear.
Extract from : « The Secret of the League » by Ernest Bramah

He was about to unbuckle the belt and take it off, but hesitated, feeling that it would not be in his way.
Extract from : « Draw Swords! » by George Manville Fenn

The German removed his helmet and Tom was glad to unbuckle the straps of his own.
Extract from : « Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound » by Alice B. Emerson

Unbuckle your swords, throw them on the ground, and dismount.
Extract from : « Mr. Fortescue » by William Westall

Now unbuckle your gun-belt with your left hand—your left, I said!
Extract from : « Bob Hampton of Placer » by Randall Parrish

You may unbuckle the strap, Dave, so that he can get out of the berth.
Extract from : « Stand By The Union » by Oliver Optic

Take my cloak, I must unbuckle; my pickled oysters work; puff, puff!
Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays (11 of 15) » by W. Carew Hazlitt

Synonyms for unbuckle

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