to unbrace
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8.1
- verb
- /ʌnˈbreɪs/
:
desabrochar
Examples
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I reeled some more and unbraced my legs enough to lean and peep over at the water.
Fiction book (1995) -
The workers will unbrace the structure before transporting it to the site.
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After the storm, they decided to unbrace the old roof to assess the damage.
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To prepare for the next stage of the project, we need to unbrace the temporary supports.
Synonyms
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1.0
Make a knot or lace loose by undoing it
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2.5
To take something off where it hangs, like a coat or necklace
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3.4
To open something by undoing a button or zipper
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5.7
To take off something that is attached to another thing, like a trailer or bicycle
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3.9
To take off a belt or band that holds something in place
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6.4
To free something by untying ropes or cords
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5.6
To open something held closed by a small metal catch or let go of something you were holding
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3.8
To untie strings that close shoes or clothing
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4.1
To take a pin out so something is no longer attached
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6.6
To release something that is tied or fastened so it can move away
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6.1
To separate something from what it is connected to
Take something off a wall or surface
Untie rope or straps that hold something in place
To remove a peg that holds something like a tent
To remove a bar or bolt from a door so it can open
To pull small nails or pins out of something
To pull out a nail or stake pushed into something
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unbrace comes from the prefix un- meaning 'remove' and brace meaning 'a support' or 'something that holds things steady'. So, to unbrace is to take away a support or let go of a steady hold, which is why it means 'to remove a brace' or 'to release from being braced'.