unhead

/ˈʌnheɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the head from something, especially a fish, or to lift the head of a garment

“She unheaded the fish to prepare it for cooking.”

2. verb

to lift the head of a garment, especially a hat or veil

“The nurse unheaded the patient’s hat to reveal her face.”

3. noun

the head of a fish removed for cooking

“The chef seasoned the unhead with salt and pepper.”

Synonyms

  • behead
  • decapitate

Antonyms

  • reattach
  • rehead