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
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Examples of unhook in a Sentence
He unhooked the fish from the line.
She reached behind her and unhooked her bra.
Recent Examples of unhook from the Web
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One day after giving birth, Veitch said, West unhooked herself from her IV and left the hospital.
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Although the truck’s wires had been unhooked, the child reattached them, pulling off the price tag for good measure.
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UNHOOK Defined for English Language Learners
unhook
playDefinition of unhook for English Language Learners
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: to remove (something) from a hook
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: to open or remove (something that is attached with hooks)
UNHOOK Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of unhook for Students
unhooked
;unhooking
1 : to remove from a hook He unhooked the fish.
2 : to unfasten the hooks of I unhooked my belt.
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