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un·lace
(ŭn-lās′)tr.v. un·laced, un·lac·ing, un·lac·es
To loosen or undo the lacing or laces of.
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unlace
(ʌnˈleɪs)vb (tr)
1. to loosen or undo the lacing of (shoes, garments, etc)
2. to unfasten or remove garments of (oneself or another) by or as if by undoing lacing
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un•lace
(ʌnˈleɪs)v.t. -laced, -lac•ing.
to loosen or undo the lacing or laces of (shoes, a corset, etc.).
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unlace
Past participle: unlaced
Gerund: unlacing
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Verb | 1. | ![]() unlash - untie the lashing of; "unlash the horse" undo - cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect; "I wish I could undo my actions" |
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unlace
vt → aufbinden, aufschnüren
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