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unhitch Definition

un·hitch (un hic̸h′)

transitive verb

  1. to free from a hitch
  2. to unfasten; release; detach

unhitch Synonyms

unhitch

v.

unhook, unfasten, untie, disengage, detach, unloose, loosen, unbuckle, unstrap, release, unharness, uncouple, free, take out of the traces.

Antonyms fasten*, hitch*, couple.

unhitch Usage Examples

Object

  • horse: He was often late, as he had to unhitch the horse and unload the cart before he could go to school.
  • trailer: Offender/s have unhitched the trailer from a Landrover motor vehicle parked in the same location.

Modifying Another Word

  • then: We will stop for a picnic you can then unhitch before lunch.

Browse dictionary entries near unhitch

  1. ‹ unhistoric
  2. ‹ unhinge
  3. ‹ unhesitating
  4. ‹ unheralded
  5. ‹ unhelm
  6. ‹ unheeded
  7. ‹ unheard-of
  8. ‹ unheard
  9. ‹ unhealthy
  10. ‹ unhealthful
  1. unholy ›
  2. unhook ›
  3. unhoped-for ›
  4. unhorse ›
  5. unhouseled ›
  6. unhuman ›
  7. unhurried ›
  8. unhurt ›
  9. unhygienic ›
  10. UNI ›