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Definition of unlatch
transitive verb
: to open or loose by lifting the latch
intransitive verb
: to become loosed or opened
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Recent Examples of unlatch from the Web
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And the top is mechanically simple—just unlatch and fold down.
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Watch: Raven Outsmarts A Trash Can Filmed in Haines, Alaska, the bird uses its problem-solving abilities to unlatch the top of the can and fling it to the ground.
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Lovell was the first to unlatch his restraint belt and pop out of his seat.
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First Known Use of unlatch
1642
UNLATCH Defined for English Language Learners
unlatch
play
verb
Definition of unlatch for English Language Learners
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: to open or loosen (something, such as a door) by lifting a latch
UNLATCH Defined for Kids
unlatch
play
verb
un·latch
\ˌən-ˈlach\
Definition of unlatch for Students
unlatched
;unlatching
: to open by lifting a latch
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