unclench
English
Etymology
From Middle English unclenchen, equivalent to un- + clench.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʌnˈklɛntʃ/
- Rhymes: -ɛntʃ
Verb
unclench (third-person singular simple present unclenches, present participle unclenching, simple past and past participle unclenched)
- (transitive) To open (something that was clenched).
- The baby stopped crying and unclenched her fists.
- (intransitive) To relax, especially one's muscles.
- Bill, take some deep breaths and unclench.
Translations
to open something that was clenched
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