uncatch

English

Etymology

From Middle English uncachen, equivalent to un- +‎ catch.

Verb

uncatch (third-person singular simple present uncatches, present participle uncatching, simple past and past participle uncaught)

1. (transitive, intransitive) To set free from a restraint; unfasten or unclasp; release
   • 1929, William Faulkner, The Sound and the Fury, Folio Society, published 2016, page 4:

     Caddy uncaught me and we crawled through.

   • 2014, Cheri Allan, Stacking the Deck:

     Liz waved. She leaned toward Carter. “Can you please uncatch my hair?” she hissed.