unbuckling
Opening a belt
Unbuckling is the act of unfastening a buckle—releasing the clasp that holds a belt, strap, or similar fastener in place: He was already unbuckling his seatbelt before the plane stopped.
The word often signals preparation to undress, relax, or exit: She kicked off her shoes and started unbuckling her watch.
Opening a grip
- unstrappingUndoing a buckled band
- unlatchingReleasing a bolt mechanism
- unhookingReleasing from a curved fastener
- untyingLoosening a fastened cord
unfastening · loosening · detaching · disengaging · unlocking · disconnecting · uncoupling · unpinning
Strap securing trousers
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- shoesProtective foot coverings
- sandalsOpen strappy footwear
- heelsRaised shoe bottoms
watch · harness · overalls · suspenders · armor · holster · disrobing · changing
Reducing tightness or tension
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- sighAudible emotional breath
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- decompressionReduction of pressure
easing · relaxation · respite · release · unwinding · letting go · breathing room · pressure release
Vehicle passenger restraint
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- car seatVehicle safety device for children
- airplanePowered flying machine
- landingDescent's final moment
arrival · child seat · restraint · booster seat · five-point harness · safety gear
unclasping
Opening a grip
- unstrappingUndoing a buckled band
- unlatchingReleasing a bolt mechanism
- unhookingReleasing from a curved fastener
untying · unfastening · loosening · detaching · disengaging · unlocking · disconnecting · uncoupling · unpinning · releasing
belt
Strap securing trousers
heels · watch · harness · overalls · suspenders · armor · holster · disrobing · changing
loosening
Reducing tightness or tension
decompression · easing · relaxation · respite · release · unwinding · letting go · breathing room · pressure release · settling in
seatbelt
Vehicle passenger restraint
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- car seatVehicle safety device for children
- airplanePowered flying machine
landing · arrival · child seat · restraint · booster seat · five-point harness · safety gear
- disconnectingdetaching, disconnect, disengaging, detach, disconnecting
- passenger behaviorboarding, exiting, sitting, standing, waiting
- separatingseparating, detaching, disconnecting, dividing, splitting
- clothing actionsdressing, donning, wearing, buttoning, zipping
- undressingundressing, disrobing, stripping, taking off, getting undressed