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unbuckle

[uhn-buhk-uhl] / ʌnˈbʌk əl /
VERB
unfasten
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"I managed to unbuckle myself, used my leg to push through that opening, and crawled out," Vishwashkumar Ramesh told Indian state media DD News.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

Flight attendants restrained him further with seatbelt extenders because he continued to unbuckle his seatbelt, according to prosecutors.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2022

I leaned down to unbuckle my boots, shouldering my pack to the ground for a final time.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2022

As the plane ascends to more than 50 miles above the Earth, passengers on board can unbuckle their seatbelts and float about the cabin for a few minutes.

From The Verge • Feb. 15, 2022

When he ventured to unbuckle the cumbersome sword, Eilonwy opened one eye, made an irritated face, and pulled the blade away from him—with more determination than he had expected.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander