the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v. To free from tension; to relax; to loose.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To remove the points or braces of; free from tension or constraint; loose; relax: as, to unbrace a drum; to unbrace the arms; to unbrace the nerves.
To carve; disjoint.
To grow flaccid; relax; hang loose.
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v. undo the ties of
v. remove a brace or braces from
v. remove from tension
Word Usage
"By its minute glow, she located the nightrobe the Prince had included in her luggage, an amazing confection of gauze and lace, and went to unbrace the chair from the door."