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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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 When passing a slower climber, a guide and client must unclip themselves from the line, pass around the slower climber, and then clip back in. — Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 17 May 2025 Just unclip the central water module, unscrew the dirty water reservoir, and dump it out. — Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 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

Rhymes for unclip

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“Unclip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclip. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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