unclasp C2 Topic:Actions & Processes US /ˌʌnˈklæsp/ UK /ˌʌnˈklɑːsp/ See IPA manual Freq #153688 Meanings 1 verb to open or release a clasp or other fastening She unclasped the bracelet and placed it in its case. 2 verb to release hands, arms, or fingers that are held tightly together or around something They unclasped their hands when the ceremony ended. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 verb · to open or release a clasp... unfastenundoopen 2 verb · to release hands, arms, or... releaselet goungrip ↔ Opposites claspfastengrip Word family Forms unclasped Derived forms unclaspedunclasping Related forms claspbucklefastener Etymology Formed from un- 'reverse an action' + clasp. The verb applies both to opening a physical fastening and to releasing hands or arms held in a clasp. Topics Actions & Processes External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # unclasp **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** verb **IPA (US):** /ˌʌnˈklæsp/ **IPA (UK):** /ˌʌnˈklɑːsp/ **Frequency rank:** 153688 ## Meanings 1. to open or release a clasp or other fastening 2. to release hands, arms, or fingers that are held tightly together or around something ## Examples - She unclasped the bracelet and placed it in its case. - They unclasped their hands when the ceremony ended. ## Synonyms - unfasten - undo - release - let go ## Antonyms - clasp - fasten - grip ## Derived Forms - unclasped - unclasping ## Related Forms - clasp - buckle - fastener ## Etymology Formed from un- 'reverse an action' + clasp. The verb applies both to opening a physical fastening and to releasing hands or arms held in a clasp. ## Topics - Actions & Processes markdown