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Unlatching

Unlatch \Un*latch"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Unlatched; p. pr. & vb. n. Unlatching.] [1st un- + latch.] To open or loose by lifting the latch; as, to unlatch a door.

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unlatching

vb. (present participle of unlatch English)

Usage examples of "unlatching".

She rolled to her feet, unlatching the handlight from her belt just a few seconds after he had done the same, and was at his side as he peered into the opening.

Just as Jayge hauled up the rudder-board, one of the passengers dismounted and came running down to the beach, unlatching his helmet.