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单词 unhook
释义

unhook

verb

un·​hook ˌən-ˈhu̇k How to pronounce unhook (audio)
unhooked; unhooking; unhooks

transitive verb

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

Example Sentences

He unhooked the fish from the line. She reached behind her and unhooked her bra.
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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unhook

verb

un·​hook ˌən-ˈhu̇k How to pronounce unhook (audio)
unhooked; unhooking
1
: to remove from a hook
He unhooked the fish.
2
: to unfasten the hooks of
I unhooked my belt.

unhook

verb

as in to unfasten

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unfasten
  • detach
  • disconnect
  • undo
  • uncouple
  • dissociate
  • sever
  • split
  • unlink
  • divide
  • sunder
  • loosen
  • untie
  • disjoin
  • divorce
  • unyoke
  • separate
  • disjoint
  • dissever
  • part
  • disunite
  • loose
  • unbind
  • break up
  • unfix
  • unlash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • attach
  • fasten
  • fix
  • affix
  • bend
  • harness
  • hang
  • tie
  • screw
  • stick
  • latch
  • adhere
  • clamp
  • strap
  • tack
  • pin
  • connect
  • clasp
  • toggle
  • shackle
  • tackle
  • lash
  • clip
  • clench
  • clinch
  • glue
  • bolt
  • yoke
  • rivet
  • plaster
  • nail
  • join
  • paste
  • staple
  • lace
  • unite
  • cinch
  • link
  • hasp
  • coapt
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