unclenching (Meaning)

unclenching

to open from a clenched position, to become unclasped or relaxed, to release from a grip

The hiker's hands unclenched around the cold rock as he reached the summit.
The pianist's fingers gradually unclenched after the final chord of the concerto.
The tense muscles in her jaw unclenched as the stress subsided.
The child's hands unclenched revealing a handful of crumpled candy wrappers.
The doctor's hands unclenched as he realized the patient was conscious.
The man unclenched his knife, deciding to spare his opponent's life.
The weightlifter unclenched his grip on the barbell, satisfyingly exhausted.
The tightly clenched fist unclenched, releasing a long-held secret.
The boxer unclenched his gloves, indicating the end of the fight.
The gardener's hands unclenched from the soil, revealing freshly planted seeds.

to open from a clenched position, to become unclasped or relaxed, to release from a grip

unbuttoning, unclasping, unlocking, unzipping, unfurling, unlatching, unfolding, unfastening,unbolting, disengaging

closing, shutting, clasping, locking, bolting, latching, barring,fastening, buttoning (up),zipping (up)

The hiker's hands unclenched around the cold rock as he reached the summit.

The pianist's fingers gradually unclenched after the final chord of the concerto.

The tense muscles in her jaw unclenched as the stress subsided.

The child's hands unclenched revealing a handful of crumpled candy wrappers.