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verb
To free from the condition of being stuck.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, sometimes, transitive
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verb
To become freed from a stuck condition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To leave the ground during takeoff.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English stick English unstick From un- + stick.
Across languages
14 source translations are retained for this English entry.
