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Definition of unclasp

unclasp

/ʌnˈklæsp/
un · clasp
Adjective:unclasped
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Past Simple:unclasped
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Past Participle:unclasped
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Present Participle:unclasping
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unclasp Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To unfasten or open the clasp or buckle of an object, or to become unfastened.

Example

"She reached behind her neck to unclasp the gold necklace before going to bed."

2

To release from a tight grip, embrace, or intertwined hold (especially of hands, fingers, or arms).

Example

"After a moment of silence, he gently unclasped his hands and placed them flat on the table."

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• Rhymes for unclasp

• Nearby Words

unclaimed
unclamp
unclarified
unclasp
unclassifiable
unclassified
unclassy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the reversative prefix un- (from Old English on- or un-) combined with the verb clasp.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unclasp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unclasp
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