unstrap
The hiker sits on a wooden bench to unstrap his heavy backpack after a long walk.
Verb: - To remove or undo a strap or straps from something. This action involves unfastening, loosening, or taking off a strap that is securing an object or person.
The verb "unstrap" is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (the thing from which the strap is removed). It describes the deliberate action of releasing something that is held by a strap. - Common Objects: You unstrap a bag, a helmet, a watch, a piece of luggage, or a safety harness. - Typical Contexts: Used in situations involving travel, safety equipment, sports gear, or personal items.
- Basic Usage:
- Please unstrap your seatbelt after the plane has come to a complete stop.
- He carefully unstrapped the heavy backpack from his shoulders.
- The nurse helped to unstrap the patient from the medical restraint.
- "to unstrap oneself from": To release oneself from being secured by a strap.
- The pilot managed to unstrap himself from the ejection seat.
- Strap (verb): The opposite action; to fasten or secure with a strap.
- She strapped the child safely into the car seat.
- Unbuckle (verb): A close synonym, specifically for releasing a buckle, which is often the fastener on a strap.
- He unbuckled his belt. (Note: "unbuckle" focuses on the buckle mechanism, while "unstrap" focuses on the strap itself.)
- Unfasten: To open or release a fastening.
- Undo: To loosen or open something that is tied or fastened.
- Release: To set free from restraint.
- Detach: To disconnect something that is attached. (This is a broader term.)
- Strap: To fasten with a strap.
- Buckle: To fasten with a buckle.
- Secure: To fix or fasten firmly.
Note: "Unstrap" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. The action is typically expressed directly as "unstrap [object]".
The hiker sits on a wooden bench to unstrap his heavy backpack after a long walk.
- remove the strap or straps from