unwedged
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7.6
- adjective
- After several attempts, the stuck window was finally unwedged and could be opened.
Examples
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Once the rock was unwedged from the tire, the car moved forward easily.
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After a little push, the box became unwedged.
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The mechanic unwedged the part so the machine could run smoothly again.
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The door was finally unwedged after hours.
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After several attempts, the stuck window was finally unwedged and could be opened.
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Once the rock was unwedged from the tire, the car moved forward easily.
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After a little push, the box became unwedged and fell free.
Synonyms
14
1.0
Loose and not fastened so laces or knots hang open
8
2.0
Not fastened so clothing or items come open
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4.2
Able to move or open again after it could not move
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4.4
Not physically connected or locked so parts can move apart
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4.2
Not fixed to anything so it can move freely
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2.4
Not tied, closed, or attached
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6.4
Not attached or held in place so it can move
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7.4
To release a boat from a dock or shore so it can move
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unwedged comes from un- which means 'not' or 'undo' and wedge, a small piece used to hold or jam things in place. So unwedged means 'freed from a wedge' and therefore no longer stuck.