Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com

become unfastened





Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Some washing machines, the suit alleges, vibrate violently under heavy loads causing the tub to "become unfastened, resulting in a dramatic centrifugal explosion that destroys the machine and nearby property."

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2016

Inside the boat, we are huddled low, holding onto our equipment so it does not become unfastened.

From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2012

She had coiled her hair loosely—Audrey was given to dressing herself hurriedly—and one long plait had become unfastened.

From Lover or Friend by Rosa Nouchette Carey

The wide, barred gate had become unfastened in some way, probably by one of the boys.

From Peggy-Alone by Anna B. Craig

Just then Alaric tripped on one of his boot-lacings that had become unfastened, and very nearly fell.

From Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast by Kirk Munroe


Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training