Unclasp

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈklæsp/

Definitions of unclasp

verb to release the clasp or hold of something

Example Sentences

A1 She unclasped her necklace before going to bed.

A2 He struggled to unclasp the lock on the door.

B1 The detective carefully unclasped the evidence bag to examine its contents.

B2 With a gentle touch, she unclasped the bracelet from her wrist.

C1 The expert was able to unclasp the intricate mechanism with ease.

C2 As he unclasped the book, a hidden compartment was revealed.

Examples of unclasp in a Sentence

formal She reached behind her back to unclasp the necklace that had been bothering her all evening.

informal Can you help me unclasp this bracelet? I can't seem to do it myself.

slang I struggled to unclasp the stubborn clasp on my watch.

figurative The detective was finally able to unclasp the mystery surrounding the missing jewelry.

Grammatical Forms of unclasp

• past tense: unclasped
• plural: unclasp
• comparative: more unclasp
• superlative: most unclasp
• present tense: unclasp
• future tense: will unclasp
• perfect tense: have unclasped
• continuous tense: is unclasping
• singular: unclasp
• positive degree: unclasp
• infinitive: to unclasp
• gerund: unclasping
• participle: unclasped

Origin and Evolution of unclasp

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unclasp' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'unclæpsian' meaning to unfasten or release.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unclasp' has retained its original meaning of releasing or unfastening, but has also been used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental liberation.