unbuckle — to unfasten or undo a buckle
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to unfasten or undo a buckle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈbʌkəl/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Unbuckle derives from the verb buckle, which entered English in the 14th century from Old French boucle, meaning 'loop' or 'ring'. The original sense referred to the rounded boss or protrusion on a shield, gradually evolving to denote the metal fastening device used to secure straps and belts.
Breakdown
un- (not, reverse) + buckle (to fasten with a buckle). The prefix un- negates or reverses the action of the base verb buckle.
🎵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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