unhitch

[ uhn-hich ]

/ ʌnˈhɪtʃ /

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verb (used with object)

to free from attachment; unfasten: to unhitch a locomotive from a train.

verb (used without object)

to become uncoupled or unfastened.

Origin of unhitch

First recorded in 1615–25; un-² + hitch¹

Words nearby unhitch

unhesitating, unhindered, unhinge, unhinged, unhip, unhitch, unholy, unhood, unhook, unhoped, unhoped-for

Example sentences from the Web for unhitch

Among others Slavin sauntered up good-naturedly, making himself agreeable to Sandy and those who were helping to unhitch his team.
Black Rock|Ralph Connor
You can unhitch and unharness just beyond; but I want that safe unloaded and put in here.
Foes in Ambush|Charles King
First let me unhitch him, I cried, seizing the spirited beast by the bridle.
The Funny Side of Physic|A. D. Crabtre
Stud hurried off to unhitch while Gus helped Early Ann with her bundles.
Plowing On Sunday|Sterling North

Won't you get down, ladies, and visit my farm—this is it, all around here—while we unhitch the bullocks and turn them to grass?
Neighbours|Robert Stead