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unhook


un·hook

verb \-ˈhk\

Definition of UNHOOK

transitive verb
1
: to remove from a hook
2
: to unfasten by disengaging a hook
3
: to free from a habit or dependency

Examples of UNHOOK

  1. He unhooked the fish from the line.
  2. She reached behind her and unhooked her bra.

First Known Use of UNHOOK

1611

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