Antonyms for unbuckle


Grammar : Verb
Spell : uhn-buhk-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈbʌk əl


Definition of unbuckle

Origin :
  • late 14c., from un- (2) "reverse of" + buckle (v.1). Related: Unbuckled; unbuckling.
  • verb unfasten
Example sentences :
  • Unbuckle his reins, and buckle them on to those of the troopers.
  • Extract from : « Under Wellington's Command » by G. A. Henty
  • He did not unbuckle his safety belt—he rose and it snapped like a string.
  • Extract from : « The Jupiter Weapon » by Charles Louis Fontenay
  • He threw off his jacket and began to unbuckle his cartridge belt.
  • Extract from : « The Broncho Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers » by Frank Fowler
  • She caught a word, and began to unbuckle the frozen straps of his gear.
  • Extract from : « The Secret of the League » by Ernest Bramah
  • He was about to unbuckle the belt and take it off, but hesitated, feeling that it would not be in his way.
  • Extract from : « Draw Swords! » by George Manville Fenn
  • The German removed his helmet and Tom was glad to unbuckle the straps of his own.
  • Extract from : « Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound » by Alice B. Emerson
  • Unbuckle your swords, throw them on the ground, and dismount.
  • Extract from : « Mr. Fortescue » by William Westall
  • Now unbuckle your gun-belt with your left hand—your left, I said!
  • Extract from : « Bob Hampton of Placer » by Randall Parrish
  • You may unbuckle the strap, Dave, so that he can get out of the berth.
  • Extract from : « Stand By The Union » by Oliver Optic
  • Take my cloak, I must unbuckle; my pickled oysters work; puff, puff!
  • Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays (11 of 15) » by W. Carew Hazlitt

Synonyms for unbuckle

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