unlace

Verb

Verb Forms: unlaced, unlacing, unlaces

To unfasten the laces of something, such as shoes.
undo the ties of
To remove the knot from laces; to undo laces.
To loosen the clothing of (a person).
To remove (film) from a projector.

Examples

He had to unlace the tangled letters on his rack to see the word "UNLACE."
Unlace your shoes before taking them off.

Origin / Etymology

From un- + lace.

Synonyms

unbrace, untie

Antonyms

tie, lace up

Scrabble Score: 8

unlace: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
unlace: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
unlace: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

unlace: valid Words With Friends Word