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unstring

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈstrɪŋ/
Definition of unstring

verb (unstrings, unstringing; past and past participle unstrung)

[with object]
  • 1remove from a string:unstringing the beads from the rosary
  • 2remove or relax the string or strings of (a bow or musical instrument).
  • 3unnerve; upset:the small mishap unstrung her completely

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Definition of unstring in the US English dictionary
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