unclip

verb

un·​clip ˌən-ˈklip How to pronounce unclip (audio)
unclipped; unclipping

transitive verb

: to detach or unfasten from a clip
unclip a rope

Examples of unclip in a Sentence

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After hours of torture, Chamberlain managed to free one of her hands from a pair of handcuffs with her teeth, unclip a leather leg restraint and quietly bolt out the door as Evonitz slept. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 If potted ferns are more your style, the basket hangers easily unclip from the sides and the pots can be placed in tall planters to elevate an entryway. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 Seriously, unclip four clamps, and the tent is ready to go. — Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026 Each time Gu unclips her boots from her skis, the throng is waiting, nearly 100 deep. — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unclip

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unclip was in 1874

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“Unclip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclip. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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