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unhitch

verb un·hitch \-ˈhich\

: to disconnect (something) that is attached to something else by a knot, hook, or hitch

Full Definition of UNHITCH

transitive verb
:  to free from or as if from being hitched
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First Known Use of UNHITCH

1706

Rhymes with UNHITCH

backstitch, bewitch, Bowditch, chain stitch, cross-stitch, enrich, fast-pitch, fast-twitch, flame stitch, half hitch, hemstitch, jock itch, lockstitch, knit stitch, last-ditch, purl stitch, slow-pitch, slow-twitch, tent stitch, topstitch, whipstitch, wild pitch
UNHITCH Defined for Kids

unhitch

verb un·hitch \ˌən-ˈhich\
un·hitchedun·hitch·ing

Definition of UNHITCH for Kids

:  to free from being hitched <Unhitch the horses.>

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