unclasp

un·clasp

to unfasten the clasp of
to release from a clasp or grasp

to become unfastened
to relax the grasp

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unclasp

verb

un·clasped, un·clasp·ing, un·clasps

verb

transitive

To release or loosen the clasp of.
To release or loosen from a clasp or an embrace.

verb

intransitive

To become unfastened.
To release or relax a clasp or grasp; let go.

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Verb

(third-person singular simple present unclasps, present participle unclasping, simple past and past participle unclasped)

to release the clasp from something
(intransitive) to become unfastened

Origin

un- +"Ž clasp

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Unclasp the stocking clasp by pushing the rubber grommet up and out of the loop.
You can buy one that has a keychain attachment so whenever you are in the car in traffic, you can simply unclasp the ball and start working on your stress.
She reached up to unclasp her now-blonde hair, dropping it in a cascade about her shoulders.

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