untack

Pull pins out

To untack is to remove tacks—small nails or pins—from something: She untacked the posters from the wall.

In equestrian contexts, untack means to remove a horse's tack (saddle, bridle, and other gear) after riding: I'll untack the horses while you grab the brushes.

unfasten

detach

To separate from

  • unfastenRelease from attachment
  • unhookRelease from a curved fastener
  • unpinRemove a fastening point

loosen · disengage · separate · unbolt · uncouple · unlatch · unclip · unstick · unbuckle · unstrap

equestrian

saddle

Mounted rider's seat

stirrups · martingale · halter · reins · breastplate · cinch · surcingle · unbridle · grooming · stabling

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fastening action

untacktack

Sharp-headed fastener

tack down · pin · fasten · pin up · baste

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