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unhand

Definition:

(verb) To release one's grip on something or someone forcefully or abruptly.

Sense 1:

(transitive verb) To let go of something, especially someone, by force or command.

Example sentence:

She screamed, "Unhand me, you brute!" as she tried to break free from his grasp.

Sense 2:

(transitive verb) To refrain from touching something or someone.

Example sentence:

Be sure to unhand the delicate glassware, as any sudden movements may cause it to shatter.

Sense 3:

(transitive verb) To take away or remove something from someone's possession.

Example sentence:

The pickpocket swiftly unhanded her wallet and vanished into the crowded streets.

Sense 4:

(intransitive verb) To release one's grip on something in response to a command or request.

Example sentence:

Upon hearing the lifeguard's warning, he unhanded the inflatable raft and swam back to shore.

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