unbuckle — to unfasten or undo a buckle
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to unfasten or undo a buckle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈbʌkəl/
Korean meaning: 버클을 풀다, 벨트나 끈을 풀다
Korean pronunciation: 언-버-클 (강세: 버)
Example Sentences
- The superhero couldn't unbuckle his cape fast enough to avoid getting it caught in the revolving door.
- Please unbuckle your seatbelt only after the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
- He tried to unbuckle his shoes with one hand while holding pizza with the other.
unbuckle
VERB//ʌnˈbʌkəl//
to unfasten or undo a buckle
Unfastening the seatbelt buckle
Unbuckle your boots, then chuckle with joy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 고대 프랑스어 'boucle'(고리)에서 유래된 buckle에 부정의 접두사 un-이 붙어 형성되었습니다. 원래는 방패의 둥근 보스(돌출부)를 의미했다가 점차 끈이나 벨트를 고정하는 금속 장치를 뜻하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero couldn't unbuckle his cape fast enough to avoid getting it caught in the revolving door.”
“Please unbuckle your seatbelt only after the vehicle comes to a complete stop.”
“He tried to unbuckle his shoes with one hand while holding pizza with the other.”
“The pilot instructed passengers to unbuckle their seatbelts after landing.”
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