unsluice

verb — 2 senses

unsluice

verb

Etymology From un- + sluice.

1

To sluice; to open the sluice or sluices of (a lock)

2

Figuratively to let (emotions etc.) flow; to discharge.

  • All ages, all degrees unsluice their eyes1717, John Dryden, Meleager and Atalanta:

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