to unstrap

Examples

• All

• Cutter struggles to unstrap himself.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Antonio unstraps himself from the gunner's seat and floats to the space station's navigation controls.

  Fiction book (2002)

• Now unstrap the tank and pass it over to me.

  SpaceCamp (1986)

• You can just unstrap and get the astronaut outside of the suit in case of an emergency.

  Blog text (28)

• On arrival, Tern was among the first to unstrap himself.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Startled, Joel immediately began helping me unstrap the front pack.

  Fiction book (1999)

• The others unstrap their belts and crowd into the rear of the passenger compartment.

  Fiction book (2001)

• Then she reached in to unstrap a babbling Aubrey from her car seat.

  Fiction book (1999)

• Grant unstraps himself, climbs to the back, goes to the side door, and shoves.

  Fiction book (2001)

• After the hike, she decided to unstrap her backpack to take a break.

Synonyms

U

to untie

vsto unstrap

91 1.0

Make a knot or lace loose by undoing it

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unhook

vsto unstrap

35 2.5

To take something off where it hangs, like a coat or necklace

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to undo

vsto unstrap

21 1.3

Unfasten something that is tied or fastened

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unbuckle

vsto unstrap

11 3.2

Undo the part that holds a belt or strap closed

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unclip

vsto unstrap

6 3.7

To take off a small metal or plastic piece that holds something together

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unfasten

vsto unstrap

5 3.4

To open something by undoing a button or zipper

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unhitch

vsto unstrap

4 5.7

To take off something that is attached to another thing, like a trailer or bicycle

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unbind

vsto unstrap

3 6.4

To free something by untying ropes or cords

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unclasp

vsto unstrap

3 5.6

To open something held closed by a small metal catch or let go of something you were holding

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unlace

vsto unstrap

3 3.8

To untie strings that close shoes or clothing

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unsnap

vsto unstrap

1 4.2

Open something that closes with a small button, like a purse or jacket

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to untether

vsto unstrap

1 6.6

To release something that is tied or fastened so it can move away

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unloose

vsto unstrap

• Archaic

1 7.0

To make something less tight or set something free

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unbelt

vsto unstrap

1 8.1

Open or take off the strap that holds a piece of clothing at the waist

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unhook the latch

vsto unstrap

1 5.0

To open a gate or window by taking off the small catch that holds it closed

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unknot

vsto unstrap

1 5.1

To make a tied rope or string loose so it comes apart

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unloose (a) knot

vsto unstrap

• Archaic

5.9

To untie a knot so it comes apart

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unlash

vsto unstrap

7.4

Untie rope or straps that hold something in place

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unloosen

vsto unstrap

• Archaic

7.2

To make something less tight or free it from something holding it

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

U

to unsling

vsto unstrap

7.1

To take something off a strap or your shoulder

removes narrow bands used to hold something in place

Antonyms

S

to strap

52 2.9

To fasten something with a band so it stays in place

Surface Forms

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Etymology