unbolted

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Last April, as part of the city’s reconstruction of Victor Steinbrueck Park, the poles were unbolted from their plinths and delivered to Discovery Park, where they have rested side by side, unprotected from the elements.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2023

For example, a converted 1991 Porsche can be unbolted and retuned back to its original state.

From The Verge • Nov. 22, 2021

Even the America’s Cup was finally unbolted from its display case at the New York Yacht Club after 132 years.

From The Guardian • May 4, 2018

The impact unbolted a large crystal chandelier above the ambassador’s desk that missed his head by inches.

From The New Yorker • May 13, 2016

He sprinted noiselessly across the room, removed the chair from under the door handle and with precaution unlocked and unbolted the door.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie