unswaddle

/ˌʌnswɒdəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the swaddling clothes from (a baby or infant)

“After a few hours, it was time to unswaddle the baby for a diaper change.”

2. verb

to remove the wrapping or covering from (something)

“The archaeologist carefully unswaddled the ancient artifact from its protective covering.”

3. noun

the act of removing the swaddling clothes from (a baby or infant)

“The unswaddling process was a crucial part of the baby’s daily routine.”

4. noun

the act of removing the wrapping or covering from (something)

“The unswaddling of the artifact took several hours and required great care.”

Synonyms

  • uncover
  • unwrap

Antonyms

  • swaddle
  • wrap