unhitches

Disconnects from harness

Unhitches means to unfasten or detach something that was hitched—typically an animal or vehicle from what it was connected to: She unhitches the trailer from the truck, He unhitches the horses after a long day.

By extension, it can mean to release or disconnect more generally.

separation

disconnect

To break a connection

unlink · split · break away · cut loose · cast off · decouple · dissociate · disentangle · remove · withdraw

release

unbridle

Release from restraint

unhook · uncouple · unbolt · unclip · unstrap · unlatch · unpin · loosen · free · disengage

detach

trailer

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coupling · towbar · horse · cart · plow · team · rig · buckboard · carabiner · ball mount

Opposites
attachment/fastening action

unhitcheshitches

Minor problems or fastening knots

attaches · couples · hooks up · fastens · connects

Family

unhitch, unhitched, unhitching

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G