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unclinch
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 Unc... Oxford English Dictionary
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unclench
unˈclench, v. [un-2 3. Cf. unclinch v.] 1. trans. To undo the clenching of (bars, etc.).1340–70 Alisaunder 1172 Hee unclosed þe caue, unclainte þe barres. 1775 Ash, Unclench,..to raise the point of a bended nail. 1825 [see unclenching vbl. n.]. 2. To relax or open (the clenched hand, a grip or clutc... Oxford English Dictionary
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