unhand (Meaning)

Wordnet

unhand (v)

remove the hand from

Webster

To loose from the hand; to let go.

The mugger's grip tightened, but the victim managed to unhand his wallet.
The angry child unhanded her mother's leg, a look of defiance on her face.
The kidnapper demanded the child be unhanded immediately, or he would harm her.
The police officer unhanded the suspect, unsure if he was truly dangerous.
The animal trainer unhanded the tiger, having established a trusting bond.
The thief snatched the necklace from the woman's neck, but she unhanded it with a swift move.
The hostage unhanded the knife he was holding, finally feeling safe.
The hiker unhanded the branch he was using as a walking stick, knowing the path was now clear.
The dancer unhanded her partner's waist, completing a graceful pirouette.
The sailor unhanded the tiller, as the boat sailed smoothly into the harbor.

remove the hand fromTo loose from the hand; to let go.

hand, give, unclasp, relinquish, yield, hand out, turn over,drop, hand over, cede

hold, grip, cling (to), carry, hold, clutch, grip, carry, cling (to), clutch

The mugger's grip tightened, but the victim managed to unhand his wallet.

The angry child unhanded her mother's leg, a look of defiance on her face.

The kidnapper demanded the child be unhanded immediately, or he would harm her.

The police officer unhanded the suspect, unsure if he was truly dangerous.