unlash

[ uhn-lash ]

verb (used with object)

1. to loosen, unfasten, or detach, as something lashed lash lashed or tied fast.

unlash

/ ʌnˈlæʃ /

verb

1. tr to untie or unfasten

Word History and Origins

Origin of unlash¹

First recorded in 1740–50; un- ² + lash ²

Example Sentences

For a long time he lay there, then rising stiffly, made his way down the ledge to drag the raft ashore and unlash the sleds.

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I therefore said that I would make no noise if they would unlash my arms and legs and bring me some food.

From Project Gutenberg

While the man lay by the fire and wept, she cooked, and in the morning helped lash the sleds, and in the evening to unlash them.

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I therefore proceeded to unlash one and roll it toward the still open gangway; and then came the question of provisions.

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Unlash your rope, let the noose out, give it a couple of whirls to see is everything all right.

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Related Words

• alleviate
• break up
• ease
• loose
• relax
• slacken
• undo
• unlock
• unscrew
• untie