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un·bolt (-bōlt′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to withdraw the bolt or bolts of (a door, etc.); unbar; open

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unbolt Usage Examples

Object

  • door: Taking a deep breath, I stepped forward and unbolted the stable door.

Modifying Another Word

  • simply: The ropes were then simply unbolted from the supporting beam, leaving merely a small hole.
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