unstick — to 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/
Korean meaning: 달라붙은 것을 떼어내다, 붙어있는 것을 분리하다
Korean pronunciation: 언**스틱**
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
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Use a stick to unstick, then escape quick!
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Origin
'un-'(반대)와 'stick'(붙다)이 결합하여 '붙은 것을 떼다'라는 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 달라붙은 우표를 조심스럽게 떼어내는 과정처럼 말이죠.
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“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.”
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