What does unhook mean?
Unhook means (transitive) To remove from a hook..
Unhook
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To remove from a hook..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To remove from a hook.
- (transitive) To unfasten by means of hooks.
- (transitive, colloquial) To unfasten the bra of (its wearer).
Example Sentences
A rather interesting and notable convenience, however, is that of ice water bags, which are hung on to the outside of the coaches at certain stops. These can be reached by leaning out of the window rather perilously, to unhook them, and paper cups are stocked in the compartments.
After Aulnoye the route lay through the colliery area and past Maubeuge to Jeumont, on the Belgian border. There Eùgene unhooked and we handed the train over to a Belgian diesel.
to unhook a bra
"She was standing in front of the mirror unhooking her frock. Mrs. P., I mean."
Subject apparently unhooks button, releases clasp, pulls zipper, draws string, unholes button, loosens band. Trousers fall to buttock, revealing white rubber panties.
Synonyms for unhook
Antonyms for unhook
Related Words
Word Forms
- unhooks
- unhooking
- unhooked
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What is a synonym for unhook?
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What is the opposite of unhook?
Possible antonyms include hook.
How do you use unhook in a sentence?
A rather interesting and notable convenience, however, is that of ice water bags, which are hung on to the outside of the coaches at certain stops. These can be reached by leaning out of the window rather perilously, to unhook them, and paper cups are stocked in the compartments.
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