Unhooked Meaning in English
word · lemma: unhook
Definition
No longer attached or fastened by a hook; describes something that has been released or removed from a hook.
Usage & Nuances
'Unhooked' is usually used for physical things being released from a hook or clasp (like fish, phones, bras, or curtains). The verb is regular ('hook'/'unhook'). It's not typically used for abstract meanings. Common collocations: 'unhooked the fish', 'unhooked the bra', 'unhooked the phone'.
Example Sentences
She unhooked the picture from the wall.
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He unhooked the fish and let it go.
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The phone was unhooked when I entered the room.
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She quickly unhooked her bra without taking off her shirt.
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Once the curtain was unhooked, the room felt much brighter.
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He shrugged and unhooked the leash from his dog’s collar.
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