verb
- releasing or opening something that is fastened with a clasp
Usage: present participle of unclasp
Examples
- She was unclasping her necklace when the phone rang.
- He stood there unclasping and clasping his hands nervously.
- The child had trouble unclasping the safety buckle.
- After unclasping her purse, she searched for her keys.
- The jeweler demonstrated unclasping the antique bracelet carefully.
- She was unclasping her watch when it slipped from her fingers.