unhand in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To unhand means to release or let go of something that one is holding.

The child struggled to unhand the toy that his friend had taken.
She had to unhand the delicate vase before it shattered on the floor.
In a moment of frustration, he decided to unhand the guitar and walk away.
The police officer instructed the suspect to unhand the weapon immediately.
It took a calm voice and gentle persuasion to help the dog unhand the stick it was so fiercely guarding.