Definitions for unclasp

unclasp un·clasp

Spelling: [uhn-klasp, -klahsp]
IPA: /ʌnˈklæsp, -ˈklɑsp/

Unclasp is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 182 anagrams from letters in unclasp (aclnpsu).

Definitions for unclasp

verb (used with object)

  1. to undo the clasp or clasps of; unfasten.
  2. to release from the grasp:

verb (used without object)

  1. to become unclasped, as the hands or arms.
  2. to release or relax the grasp.

Origin of unclasp

First recorded in 1520-30; un-2 + clasp

Examples for unclasp

He could not unclasp the trusting little hand that was slipped in his.

She was about to unclasp the bracelet from my wrist, but I drew back my arm.

They tried to climb higher, but could not unclasp their hands.

Meanwhile Stonor essayed to unclasp the chain around her neck.

Permitting him to unclasp your bracelet, or, still worse, to inspect your brooch.

I tried to unclasp the fingers,—to drive him from his hold on the rail.

"You must let me go," said Stafford, and tried to unclasp the hand.

He endeavoured to unclasp her clinging arms, but she only clung the closer.

After the last magnet was retrieved, she assumed slave posture and waited for Couple to unclasp the clamps.

She did not answer, but I saw her hands clasp and unclasp in her lap.

Word Value for unclasp
Scrable

11

Words with friends

16

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