unsnapping
Popping open closures
Unsnapping is the act of releasing a snap fastener—those small metal or plastic closures that click together and pull apart.
The word appears with clothing, bags, and covers: She was unsnapping her jacket when the phone rang.
Figuratively, unsnapping suggests any quick disconnection: unsnapping the leash from the collar.
Opening what was secured
- unclaspingOpening a grip
- unhookingReleasing from a curved fastener
- unbuttoningOpening by releasing fasteners
- unlatchingReleasing a bolt mechanism
detaching · undoing · loosening · unlocking · unzipping · untying · unstrapping · unpinning
Allowing to escape
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- freeingReleasing from confinement
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- comfortEase or soothing relief
unbinding · letting go · relaxing · decompressing · unwinding · breathing room · escape · liberation
Unfastening from attachment
- uncouplingAct of disconnecting
- unlinkingSevering a connection
- disengagingReleasing from attachment
- decouplingRemoval of interdependence
separating · disjointing · dismantling · disassembling · partitioning · dividing · disentanglement · severing
unfastening
Opening what was secured
- unclaspingOpening a grip
- unhookingReleasing from a curved fastener
- unbuttoningOpening by releasing fasteners
unlatching · detaching · undoing · loosening · unlocking · unzipping · untying · unstrapping · unpinning · unsticking
releasing
Allowing to escape
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- freeingReleasing from confinement
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
comfort · unbinding · letting go · relaxing · decompressing · unwinding · breathing room · escape · liberation · shedding
detaching
Unfastening from attachment
- uncouplingAct of disconnecting
- unlinkingSevering a connection
- disengagingReleasing from attachment
decoupling · separating · disjointing · dismantling · disassembling · partitioning · dividing · disentanglement · severing · splitting
onesie
Snap-closure infant garment
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
- romperOne-piece children's garment
- coverallsOne-piece work garment
overalls · jumpsuit · cuffs · collar · placket · flap · closure · diaper · bib · studs
- undressingundressing, disrobing, stripping, taking off, getting undressed