Meaning of unsash | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To untie the sash that holds an article of clothing.
2. To remove or release a sash from.
3. To open a sash.

Examples

“I know⟳ how to make⟳ her run⟳ mad with passion that has nothing to do with books and animals. I know⟳ how to make⟳ her unpin her hair, unsash her gown, unhook — But he hadn't said a word, only allowed the devil's own⟳ smile⟳ to lift⟳ one corner of his mouth.”

“She watched him walk⟳ to the bed set⟳ on its foot-high dais, watched him walk⟳ in his bare feet, big feet that were really quite beautiful, watched him pull⟳ the covers back, unsash the dressing gown, shrug it off, and naked as a black-haired god, climb⟳ into the bed.”

“But though she felt curious about the toys Ron had phoned to tell⟳ her he was bringing, she wished she could open⟳ the front door to Dirk and unsash her robe for him.”

“My job was to perform⟳ the Sashing Ceremony on the banks of the Esk. I should unsash the Honest Lad and Lass of 1953 with thanks for their services and then I should charge and sash the Honest Lad and Lass of 1954.”

“First, close⟳ the doors, unsash the curtains, turn⟳ off all the lights but the glass lamp.”

“"Shall I unsash the curtain, sir?" the boy asked, bowing meekly to Tarrington.”

“Last⟳ humorous final situation I'm likely to register⟳; rest⟳ will be hysterically funny; femme hystérique; or hysterical: sits down and eats the chicken like⟳ tomorrow is prohibition on food; tip-toe on the bed, unsash shutter, peering out: a Moroccan with Spanish lady, some species of argument under the window: ...”

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