unstrap

un·strap | \ ˌən-ˈstrap

How to pronounce unstrap (audio)

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unstrapped; unstrapping; unstraps

Definition of unstrap

transitive verb

: to remove or loose a strap from

Examples of unstrap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Once in space, the crew can unstrap and experience zero gravity. — Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, "Astronaut Visits New England Air Museum," 17 Apr. 2018 After a Minute Maid Park worker climbed the light pole in left field to unstrap the covering over the pennant, another worker used a leaf blower and another a pole to try to blow and pull off the covering. — Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, "Leaf blower, brave employee save Astros' World Series banner unveiling," 3 Apr. 2018 After telling Marino to unstrap his helmet, Foglietta took it in hand and bashed the sixteen-year-old in the head. — Eric Lewis, Esquire, "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil," 17 Nov. 2016

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“Unstrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstrap. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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