unstrapping
Loosening belt bindings
Unstrapping is removing or loosening straps—the reverse of strapping something in place.
You might unstrap a child from a car seat, unstrap luggage from a roof rack, or unstrap a watch from your wrist.
She unstrapped her helmet after the ride.
Reducing strain or difficulty
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- freeingReleasing from confinement
- releasingAllowing to escape
- relaxingBecoming less tense
decompression · comfort · lightening · unburdening · respite · soothing · letting go · tension release
Straps controlling an animal
- beltStrap securing trousers
- buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
- velcroFabric fastener using hooks
- fastenerSecures things together
seatbelt · backpack · helmet · sandal · watch · brace · holster · parachute
easing
Reducing strain or difficulty
relaxing · decompression · comfort · lightening · unburdening · respite · soothing · letting go · tension release · unwinding
harness
Straps controlling an animal
fastener · seatbelt · backpack · helmet · sandal · watch · brace · holster · parachute · ski boot
unbuckle
Release a fastener
unlace · unclasp · unsnap · unpin · untie · loosen · unbind · disengage · unbelt · unclip
luggage
Traveler's packed containers
boxes · crates · parcels · packages · gear bag · duffel · roof rack · kayak · bicycle · roof box