unstring Synonyms

unstring Meaning

Wordnet

unstring (v)

remove the strings from

Webster

unstring (v. t.)

To deprive of a string or strings; also, to take from a string; as, to unstring beads.

To loosen the string or strings of; as, to unstring a harp or a bow.

To relax the tension of; to loosen.

Used also figuratively; as, his nerves were unstrung by fear.

unstring Sentence Examples

  1. The musician carefully unstringed the guitar before cleaning it.
  2. The archer unstringed his bow after a day of practice.
  3. The kite-maker unstringed the old kite to make room for new string.
  4. The harpist gently unstringed her instrument after a soothing performance.
  5. The jeweler unstringed a necklace to repair a broken clasp.
  6. The gymnast unstringed the parallel bars to adjust their height.
  7. The musician unstringed his violin to retune it before the concert.
  8. The tennis player unstringed his racket to replace the strings with new ones.
  9. The puppet master unstringed the puppet to make repairs to its joints.
  10. The fisherman unstringed his fishing pole to wrap up the line and put away his gear.

FAQs About the word unstring

remove the strings fromTo deprive of a string or strings; also, to take from a string; as, to unstring beads., To loosen the string or strings of; as, to unstri

unsettle, confuse, annoy, unhinge, derange, distract, frenzy, upset, disturb, unbalance

settle,relax, soothe, relax, quiet, soothe, calm, calm, settle, quiet

The musician carefully unstringed the guitar before cleaning it.

The archer unstringed his bow after a day of practice.

The kite-maker unstringed the old kite to make room for new string.

The harpist gently unstringed her instrument after a soothing performance.