unstring

/ˈʌnstriŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or take the strings from (a musical instrument); to remove or take the strings from (a bow)

“She spent the morning unstringing her violin after the concert.”

2. verb

to remove or take the strings from something

“The team had to unstring the old bow before they could use it.”

3. verb

to cause a string or strings to break or become detached

“The rope unstrung under the weight of the heavy load.”

Synonyms

  • loosen
  • untie

Antonyms

  • bind
  • string