to unstopping
- verb
- The plumber unstopped the sink by removing the clogged debris from the pipe.
Examples
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She carefully unstopped the bottle to let the fizzy drink pour out.
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After the rain, he went outside to unstop the drain so the water could flow freely.
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And then, holding the bolt balanced on three fingers, the king would unstop the right on and let the wine flow.
Synonyms
10
3.2
To remove something blocking a pipe or drain so water can flow
9
3.1
Remove something that stops a pipe, machine, or blood vessel from working
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
3.9
To come away from something it was stuck to
2
5.6
To open something held closed by a small metal catch or let go of something you were holding
2
5.1
To loosen or remove a clamp that holds something
1
7.0
To make something less tight or set something free
1
7.4
To clear a blocked nose or ear so air can move
1
4.2
To free something that is stuck so it can move or work again
1
7.4
To free something that is stuck by removing what blocks it so it can move again
1
4.1
To remove a blockage so water can flow again
1
6.7
To remove a block so water or air can flow again
1
6.8
To remove a blockage from a pipe or drain
Antonyms
How Open
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unstopping as a verb uses un- 'remove' and stop 'a block', like unblock or untie, so it means to take out a stopper or clear a blockage so water or air can flow again.