unclamping
Loosening a grip
Unclamping is releasing something from a clamp or similar grip.
In surgery, unclamping a blood vessel restores flow after a procedure: The surgeon began unclamping the aorta.
The term applies whenever pressure or compression is removed: unclamping the hose, unclamping the workpiece from the bench.
Allowing to escape
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- unscrewingRotating to remove
unbolting · unhooking · disengaging · unfixing · unlatching · disconnecting · uncoupling · unstrapping
Becoming less tense
- unclenchingReleasing a tight grip
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- softeningBecoming less firm
slackening · unwinding · decompressing · untensing · releasing · opening · spreading · extending
Reducing strain or difficulty
- alleviatingMaking less severe
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- respiteShort pause from hardship
decompression · relaxation · unwinding · unburdening · softening · calming · stress-relief
Releasing from confinement
- emancipationRelease from legal bondage
- releaseTo let go
- escapeFlight from captivity
- unshacklingRemoving fetters or constraints
unfettering · unbinding · deliverance · disentanglement · extrication · unleashing · unloosing · detachment
releasing
Allowing to escape
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
unscrewing · unbolting · unhooking · disengaging · unfixing · unlatching · disconnecting · uncoupling · unstrapping · unpinning
relaxing
Becoming less tense
- unclenchingReleasing a tight grip
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
softening · slackening · unwinding · decompressing · untensing · releasing · opening · spreading · extending · flexing
easing
Reducing strain or difficulty
- alleviatingMaking less severe
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- comfortEase or soothing relief
respite · decompression · relaxation · unwinding · unburdening · softening · calming · stress-relief
freeing
Releasing from confinement
- emancipationRelease from legal bondage
- releaseTo let go
- escapeFlight from captivity
unshackling · unfettering · unbinding · deliverance · disentanglement · extrication · unleashing · unloosing · detachment · rescue
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Fixing firmly with pressure
fastening · tightening · securing · gripping · locking
unclampingimmobilizing
Preventing any motion
restraining · constraining · binding · anchoring · stabilizing
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