
Unlace
Physical Action
Used to describe the manual action of loosening threads or strings by pulling.

She had to unlace the ribbon to open the gift.
Casual Context
'Unlace' is informal, often used casually in everyday conversations.

After the match, he sat down to unlace his sneakers.
Figurative Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to mean 'to relax or lessen tension'.

The comedian's joke helped to unlace the tension in the room.
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