verb
- releasing or loosening something that was tightly gripped or held
Usage: present participle of unclinch
Examples
- She was unclinching her fists after the stressful meeting.
- The mechanic was unclinching the bolt with a wrench.
- He found himself unclinching his jaw as he relaxed.
- The child was unclinching her grip on the toy.
- After the argument, she was slowly unclinching her hands.
- The dentist advised unclinching his teeth to reduce jaw pain.