What is "unhooking"

Usage examples of "unhooking".

They started unhooking one end of the chains from the hame hooks and looping the chain over the horn on the other horse, to give each horse freedom, now that they needed to make a quick escape.

Reaching for the lid, he stole one more admiring glance at the intricate woodwork and then, unhooking the clasp, he opened the lid, revealing the object within.

Getting her out of hers required more complicated unbuttonings, unhookings, unlacings.