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unbuckle

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verb un·buck·le \ˌən-ˈbə-kəl\

Definition of unbuckle

unbuckled

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unbuckling
  1. transitive verb

  2. :  to loose the buckle of :  unfasten

  3. intransitive verb

  4. 1 :  to loosen buckles

  5. 2 :  relax

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  1. She unbuckled her seat belt.

14th Century

First Known Use of unbuckle

14th century

UNBUCKLE Defined for English Language Learners

unbuckle

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verb un·buck·le \ˌən-ˈbə-kəl\

Definition of unbuckle for English Language Learners

  • : to open the buckle of (something, such as a belt)

UNBUCKLE Defined for Kids

unbuckle

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verb un·buck·le \ˌən-ˈbə-kəl\

Definition of unbuckle for Students

unbuckled

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unbuckling

  1. :  to unfasten the buckle of (as a belt)

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