unˈclinch, v.
[un-2 3.]
trans. = unclench v. Hence unˈclinching vbl. n.
| 1598 Florio, Sbrancare,..to rid or free from any pawes or clawes, to vnclinch. 1688 R. L'Estrange Brief Hist. Times iii. 158 When the Word was once pass'd, and the Charge Rivetted to Somerset-House, there was No Recalling, No Unclinching of it. 1699 Garth Dispens. v. 66 The Hero thus his Enterprise recalls, His Fist unclinches, and the Weapon falls. 1720 Humourist 25 The Miser, when Love has once warm'd his Heart, unclinches both his Fists, and throws away his Money in Handfuls. 1752 Young Brothers iv. i, Unclinch thy talons from thy prey. 1887 Rider Haggard Jess ii, Clinching and unclinching his great hand. |