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unbuckle

[ uhn-buhk-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

unbuckled, unbuckling.
  1. to unfasten the buckle or buckles of.


verb (used without object)

unbuckled, unbuckling.
  1. to undo a buckle.
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of unbuckle1

First recorded in 1350–1400, unbuckle is from the Middle English word unboclen. See un- 2, buckle
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Half a year before Justin died, she crashed while driving drunk with him in the back seat, unbuckled.

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The boy was unbuckled in the backseat at the time, and his mother’s blood-alcohol level was three times the legal limit, according to those documents.

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Mr Nelson said he was able to unbuckle himself push himself to the ground.

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After the clinching interception, James made sure no one could forget the performance as he unbuckled his helmet, leaned in close to the cameras in the end zone and flashed a bedazzled smile.

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Minor violations such as a broken taillight or seat belt left unbuckled may lead to a ticket for an average motorist — but for someone who is undocumented it can have life-altering consequences.

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