unfasten

Synonyms for unfasten

verb detach

early 13c., from un- (2) + fasten. Related: Unfastened; unfastening.

Then with her slender fingers she tried to unfasten the knots that secured the cord.

He was irritated to find that he could not unfasten the knot in which he had tied his reins.

Jeter frantically tried to unfasten the handcuffs as they ran.

He carries his purse-strings in a knot which it would break his heart to unfasten.

Without a word, he began to unfasten it, with hands which trembled.

I'll sit on his head, son, while you see how many pieces you can unfasten in his harness.

I'll unfasten it for you just as soon as you are ready to start.

They immediately began to unfasten the straps that held their packs in place.

She took her hand from Frederick's to unfasten the door and light the candle.

He shook his head to clear his vision, then started to unfasten his seat belt.