unkennel

American  

[uhn-ken-l] / ʌnˈkɛn l /

verb (used with object)

unkenneled, unkenneling, unkennelled, unkennelling

1. to drive (a fox or other animal) from a den or lair.

2. to release from or as if from a kennel.

   to unkennel hounds before a hunt; to unkennel a gang of cutthroats.

3. to make known; disclose or uncover.

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verb (used without object)

unkenneled, unkenneling, unkennelled, unkennelling

1. to come out of a kennel, den, lair, or the like.

unkennel British  

/ ʌnˈkɛnəl /

verb

1. to release from a kennel

2. to drive from a hole or lair

3. rare to bring to light

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Etymology

Origin of unkennel

First recorded in 1570–80; un- ² + kennel ¹

Example Sentences

Keep your secret, if you please, but, if you provoke me, I will trace it out; I will unkennel you.

From Confession, or, the Blind Heart; a Domestic Story by Simms, William Gilmore

"Come on, my lads!" vociferated Blueskin, "we'll unkennel the old fox."

From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison

When they unkennel a lion or a tiger, they pursue him till he stops to defend himself.

From Stories about the Instinct of Animals, Their Characters, and Habits by Landseer, T.

If we cannot unkennel the fox," he said, "we will at least earth him up.

From Windsor Castle by Ainsworth, William Harrison

It is the intention of the first consul gradually to unkennel this clattering race of females, when it can be done with safety.

From The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. by Carr, John, Sir