to unsnap
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4.2
- verb
- /ʌnˈsnæp/
:
desabrochar
- Bobby Lee carefully unsnaps the latches on his leather case and opens it on the hood of the patrol car.
- unsnap the belt
- unsnap the briefcase
Examples
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You sit on the bed, beside your partner, and unsnap the catches on your nursing bra.
Fiction book (1996) -
She quickly unsnapped the bag to get to her wallet inside.
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I unsnap the briefcase and pull the phone out from its own special little pocket inside.
Fiction book (2001) -
Ray began at once to unsnap the remaining seals on Rokey's suit, and helped him out of it.
Fiction book (1999) -
Stanley unsnaps the rope himself and starts through.
Fiction book (1994) -
Occasionally, he would even unsnap the polished black holster on his hip.
Fiction book (1999) -
Behind Amanda, Billy reaches forward, unsnaps her seat belt and pulls her into the next row back.
Fiction book (2001) -
The sheriff unsnaps the safety strap on his holster; just a precaution.
Fiction book (1997) -
Before washing the jacket, you need to unsnap the buttons at the front.
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He unsnapped the top of the purse to retrieve his keys.
Synonyms
35
2.5
To take something off where it hangs, like a coat or necklace
22
1.0
Undo the buttons on a piece of clothing
21
1.3
Unfasten something that is tied or fastened
19
1.3
Open clothes or bags by pulling the small piece of the zipper
11
3.2
Undo the part that holds a belt or strap closed
7
3.2
Open something by lifting or releasing a small catch that holds it closed
6
3.7
To take off a small metal or plastic piece that holds something together
5
3.4
To open something by undoing a button or zipper
3
5.6
To open something held closed by a small metal catch or let go of something you were holding
1
5.0
To open a gate or window by taking off the small catch that holds it closed
To release a catch or latch, for example a seatbelt
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unsnap comes from the prefix un- meaning 'reverse' and the word snap, which is the quick click or action of a button or fastener. So to unsnap a purse, jacket, or bracelet is to undo that click and open the fastener.