unhitch

[ uhn-hich ]

/ ʌnˈhɪtʃ /

to free from attachment; unfasten: to unhitch a locomotive from a train.

to become uncoupled or unfastened.

Origin of unhitch

First recorded in 1615–25; un-² + hitch¹

Among others Slavin sauntered up good-naturedly, making himself agreeable to Sandy and those who were helping to unhitch his team.

Black Rock |Ralph Connor
You can unhitch and unharness just beyond; but I want that safe unloaded and put in here.

Foes in Ambush |Charles King
First let me unhitch him, I cried, seizing the spirited beast by the bridle.

The Funny Side of Physic |A. D. Crabtre
Stud hurried off to unhitch while Gus helped Early Ann with her bundles.

Plowing On Sunday |Sterling North

Won't you get down, ladies, and visit my farm—this is it, all around here—while we unhitch the bullocks and turn them to grass?

Neighbours |Robert Stead