Unhand
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈhænd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unhand is a verb meaning To release from the hand; to let go.
Meaning
To release from the hand; to let go.
Example Sentences
As he dried the last toe, she said, “Thank you. You may now unhand my feet”
He holds him with his skinny hand, "There was a ship," quoth he. "Hold off! unhand me, grey-beard loon!" Eftsoons his hand dropt he.
“Unhand' the lady!” said Vernon, in a severe tone, as, at the same time, he draw from his pocket a pistol. “Unhand her!” and he approached the lawyer
Word Forms
- unhands
- unhanding
- unhanded
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include release, unhold, unhandcuff, ungrasp, ungrapple, unleash.
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