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Unstop v. t.

To take the stopple or stopper from; as, to unstop a bottle or a cask.

To free from any obstruction; to open.

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Etymology of 'Unstop'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Unstop" Quotes from Famous Books

... as if a circle of iron tightened about my head, a veil covered my eyes, a rumbling filled my ears, and all I could do was to unstop a smelling bottle which I happened to have with me, and to draw in ...

— Camille (La Dame aux Camilias) • Alexandre Dumas, fils

... he broke out, "one brass farthing for it all; but what I do care for is that you should not have had the sense to unstop that pipe." ...

— The Revolution in Tanner's Lane • Mark Rutherford

... cuticle or rind must be carefully removed; ignite it by a lamp or coal (it will not blaze in burning), blow it, and get it thoroughly started, before putting it in the tube. Put in the stopper, and blow through it; if it smokes well, you are ready to proceed. When it does not burn freely, unstop and shake it out. The dry air is much better than moist ...

— Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained • M. Quinby