unsluice
verbEtymology 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:
verb — 2 senses
Etymology From un- + sluice.
To sluice; to open the sluice or sluices of (a lock)
Figuratively to let (emotions etc.) flow; to discharge.
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