v. (UN-2 3.)
1667. Decay Chr. Piety, iv. ¶ 3. If the terrors of the Lord could not have force enough to unclutch his griping hand, or disseize him of his prey.
1816. Scott, Bl. Dwarf, viii. It unclutched the burden, and let it drop upon the ground.
1864. E. Sargent, Peculiar, III. 56. I should not feel much compunction in compelling such a man to unclutch his riches.