unclasp

Meanings

• Verb

  To open (something fastened with a clasp) by releasing the pressure on the clasp.

• Verb

  To undo or remove (a clasp or fastening).

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unclasp
clasp , harp , marsh , mash , rasp

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Variants

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unclasp , unclasped , unclasping , unclasps

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to loosen' or 'to undo'. From Old French desclasser, from des- 'off' + classer 'fasten, clasp'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unclasp' appears in the title of the novel 'Unclasp' by Maeve Binchy, which tells the story of a group of women who gather to support each other through various challenges in their lives.

2. The phrase 'to unclasp one's hands' is sometimes used metaphorically to mean 'to give up control' or 'to surrender'.

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Related Concepts

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1. clasp: A fastening device, typically consisting of two parts that press against each other to hold something together, and can be released by pressing a button or pulling a tab.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unclasp' is used to describe the act of releasing or undoing something, often with an emotional or symbolic significance. For example, in the novel 'Wuthering Heights', Heathcliff's fingers are described as 'unclasping' from Catherine's hand as she dies, symbolizing the end of their love.

How to Memorize "unclasp"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clasp or a fastener, and think about the motion of opening it by releasing the pressure on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'unclasp' with the idea of releasing or undoing something, such as a clasp or a fastening.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unclasp: Undoing Clasps and Fastenings' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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