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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Sentence Examples

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.
Unclasp the stocking clasp by pushing the rubber grommet up and out of the loop.
She reached up to unclasp her now-blonde hair, dropping it in a cascade about her shoulders.

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