Definitions

1. verb

to take one’s hands away from something or someone

“She asked him to unhand her arm, which he was holding too tightly.”

2. verb

to release one’s hold on something or someone

“The police officer had to unhand the suspect, who was struggling to get free.”

3. noun

the act of taking hands away from something or someone

“There was a report of unhanding in the crowded street, causing a commotion.”