unsocket

/ˈʌnˌsɒkɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove a socketed object from a socket

“She carefully unsocketed the tool from its holder.”

2. noun

the act of removing something from a socket

“The unsocketing of the light bulb caused it to fall to the ground.”

Synonyms

  • dislodge
  • remove

Antonyms

  • insert
  • socket