unˈsnap, v.
[un-2 3 and 7.]
1. trans. To reverse or undo the action of snapping; to release or detach by undoing a snap or catch.
| 1862 Dickens Somebody's Luggage ii, As if nothing should ever tempt her to unsnap that snap [of the fingers]. 1901 Munsey's Mag. XXV. 736/2 The colt..was led in, the tie strap was unsnapped from his halter, and he was allowed [etc.]. 1904 A. L. Artus Mere English 62 At dusk of the day we unsnapped our teeth, And spewed him out. |
2. intr. To give way with a snap.
| 1866 Meredith Vittoria vii, After he had drawn the seal..over the lamp, the green wax bubbled and unsnapped. |