Definitions

1. verb

to remove the bolt from a fastening, especially to free something that is held or secured by a bolt

“She had to unbolts the old dresser in order to move it out of the room.”

2. verb

to remove or take away something that is holding or securing something else

“He unbolted the old gate to allow the emergency vehicle to pass through.”

3. verb

to remove or take away a bolt from a device or mechanism

“The engineer had to unbolts the faulty engine to repair it.”

4. noun

the act of removing the bolt from a fastening

“The unbolting of the old door was a relief after years of struggling to open it.”