unswathe

unswathe — verb

  • unswathepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unswathes3rd person singular
  • unswathing-ing form
  • unswathedpast simple

1. to remove a bandage, wrapping, or covering that is tightly wound around someone

1.動詞及物C2
釋義

to remove a bandage, wrapping, or covering that is tightly wound around someone or something

例句

After the doctor checked the wound, she carefully unswathed Liam's arm and applied fresh bandages.

object is a body part (arm, leg, etc.)

The museum conservator gently unswathed the ancient linen wrappings from the mummy.

unswathe + [wrapping] + from + [object]

同義詞
  • unwrap

    everyday term for removing a covering from an object; less formal and less specific than unswathe

  • unbind

    focuses on releasing a tie or fastening rather than unwinding a wrap

  • uncover

    broader; means exposing something by removing whatever hides it

反義詞
  • swathe

    the direct opposite; to wrap or bind tightly

文法句型

unswathe + noun phrase

unswathe + noun phrase + from + noun phrase

用法筆記

Primarily a literary or formal verb. In everyday speech, 'unwrap', 'uncover', or 'take off' are far more common.