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unstickto remove something that is stuck or adhered to a surface

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to remove something that is stuck or adhered to a surface

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈstɪk/

Example Sentences

  • The chef tried to unstick the pancake from the pan, but it was already burnt.
  • Please unstick the envelope carefully so we can reuse it.
  • After the meeting, I had to unstick all the sticky notes from the whiteboard.

unstick

VERB

[/ʌnˈstɪk/]

to remove something that is stuck or adhered to a surface

a chef grips a large wooden spoon that is completely stuck to the bottom of a hot pan filled with caramelized sauce. The chef pulls with both hands while bracing one foot against the counter for leverage. The sticky caramel stretches and begins to release its grip on the wooden spoon. As the chef applies more force, the spoon suddenly breaks free with sauce flying everywhere. A kitchen assistant nearby jumps back in surprise as drops of caramel splatter across the counter.  the process of removing something that is stuck or adhered to a surface
💡 Concept

a chef grips a large wooden spoon that is completely stuck to the bottom of a hot pan filled with caramelized sauce. The chef pulls with both hands while bracing one foot against the counter for leverage. The sticky caramel stretches and begins to release its grip on the wooden spoon. As the chef applies more force, the spoon suddenly breaks free with sauce flying everywhere. A kitchen assistant nearby jumps back in surprise as drops of caramel splatter across the counter. the process of removing something that is stuck or adhered to a surface

Use a stick to unstick, then escape quick!
🎵 Rhyme

Use a stick to unstick, then escape quick!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈstɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnˈstɪk/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootstick

🎵Rhyme

stickthickquickpicktrick
stick
thick
quick
pick
trick

🔗Collocations

unstick a label
unstick from surface
unstick carefully
unstick the tape
unstick completely

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chef tried to unstick the pancake from the pan, but it was already burnt.

Please unstick the envelope carefully so we can reuse it.

After the meeting, I had to unstick all the sticky notes from the whiteboard.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

detachremovepeel offseparatedislodge

Antonyms

stickattachadhere

Related

stickyadhesivepeelremovedetachment

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