unhook

verb

un·hook ˌən-ˈhu̇k

unhooked; unhooking; unhooks

Synonyms of unhook next

transitive verb

: to remove from a hook

: to unfasten by disengaging a hook

: to free from a habit or dependency

Examples of unhook in a Sentence

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

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Portnoy did not try to turn on the boat before unhooking it from the from the buoys. —

Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024 Use a set of pliers to grab the carpet and pull it toward the tack strip, up, and away to unhook it from the tacks. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2024 While the dancers below him couldn’t do much to help, concert crews at the Prudential Center sprang into action and brought out a ladder to unhook him and bring him down to safety. —

Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 June 2024 In the midst of one mic transfer, Nicki unhooked one of the dress straps, which resulted in a temporary nip slip. —

Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unhook