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unfastening

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un·fas·ten  (n-fsn)
v. un·fas·tened, un·fas·ten·ing, un·fas·tens
v.tr.
To separate the connected parts of.
v.intr.
To become loosened or separated.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.unfastening - loosening the ties that fasten somethingunfastening - loosening the ties that fasten something; "the tying of bow ties is an art; the untying is easy"
laxation, loosening - the act of making something less tight


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he said, unfastening the kerchief with which he had tied the collar of his fur coat at the village.
It was a pretty picture to see this little lady in white muslin unfastening the widow's cap from her more majestic sister, and tossing it on to a chair.
Anna Arkadyevna, with her quick little hand, was unfastening the lace of her sleeve, caught in the hook of her fur cloak, and with bent head listening to the words Vronsky murmured as he escorted her down.
 
 
 
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