Untying
[,ʌn'taiŋ]
Definition
(noun.) loosening the ties that fasten something; 'the tying of bow ties is an art; the untying is easy'.
Checker: Willa--From WordNet
Examples
- I shall be down in a quarter of an hour, Sam,' said Mr. Pickwick, untying his nightcap. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Pooh, pooh, my dear Sir,' said the little man, untying the bundle, and glancing eagerly at Mr. Pickwick out of the corners of his eyes. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- That's the last vun as was issued, Sammy,' replied Mr. Weller, untying his shawl. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- She became suddenly quiet and seated herself, untying her hanging bonnet and laying it down with her shawl. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Adele seemed scarcely to need the warning--she had already retired to a sofa with her treasure, and was busy untying the cord which secured the lid. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- As he spoke, he drew forth an old cotton handkerchief from his breast; and untying a large knot in one corner, produced a small brown-paper packet. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Who, untying his tied-up broken head, revealed a head that was whole, and a face that was Sloppy's. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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