unhooks

Frees from fastener

Unhooks is the third-person singular of unhook, meaning to detach something from a hook or similar fastener.

You unhook a picture from the wall, a trailer from a truck, or a bra clasp.

Figuratively, to unhook is to disconnect or disengage: She finally unhooked herself from that toxic relationship.

detach

unfasten

Release from attachment

unsnap · unlatch · unstrap · disconnect · disengage · unlink · uncouple · separate · loosen · untie

liberate

free

Without payment or restriction

release · rescue · extricate · disentangle · unleash · escape · unburden · detach · disengage · loosen

Opposites
fastening action

unhookshooks

Curved catching devices

hooks up · latches · fastens · attaches · clasps

Family

unhook, unhooked, unhooking

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G