Unlace

usgb/ʌnˈleɪs/
verb

To undo or loosen the laces of something like shoes or clothing.

After a long day at work, he sat down to unlace his boots.
Visual representation of "unlace" - To undo or loosen the laces of something like shoes or clothing

Often appears as...

  • unlace shoes
  • unlace boots
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Physical Action

Used to describe the manual action of loosening threads or strings by pulling.

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She had to unlace the ribbon to open the gift.
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Casual Context

'Unlace' is informal, often used casually in everyday conversations.

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After the match, he sat down to unlace his sneakers.
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Figurative Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to mean 'to relax or lessen tension'.

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The comedian's joke helped to unlace the tension in the room.
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