Definitions for unfasten

unfasten un·fas·ten

Spelling: [uhn-fas-uh n, -fah-suh n]
IPA: /ʌnˈfæs ən, -ˈfɑ sən/

Unfasten is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 219 anagrams from letters in unfasten (aefnnstu).

Definitions for unfasten

verb (used with object)

  1. to release from or as from fastenings; detach.
  2. to undo or open (something fastened).

verb (used without object)

  1. to become unfastened.

Origin of unfasten

First recorded in 1175-1225, unfasten is from the Middle English word unfastnen. See un-2, fasten

Examples for unfasten

Without a word, he began to unfasten it, with hands which trembled.

He was irritated to find that he could not unfasten the knot in which he had tied his reins.

I'll sit on his head, son, while you see how many pieces you can unfasten in his harness.

Then with her slender fingers she tried to unfasten the knots that secured the cord.

They also began to strip off their shirts and unfasten their vests.

He carries his purse-strings in a knot which it would break his heart to unfasten.

Jeter frantically tried to unfasten the handcuffs as they ran.

She took her hand from Frederick's to unfasten the door and light the candle.

They immediately began to unfasten the straps that held their packs in place.

I'll unfasten it for you just as soon as you are ready to start.

Word Value for unfasten
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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