Unlash (Verb)
Meaning
Untie the lashing of; "unlash the horse".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- He had to unlatch the gate first and then unlash the horse to let it graze freely.
- The officer gave the order to unlatch the cannons and unlash the ropes.
- A large wave crashed over the deck, causing the crew to unlatch the hold and unlash the wooden cargo to save the ship.
- The old man moved slowly to unlash his only mule from the post and take it to the nearby field.
- Quickly unlatch the door of the paddock and unlash the horses before the storm hits.