English Word · Intermediate
untrice
To release something previously triced, i.e., hoisted and tied up
Pronunciation: say untrice
Meaning
To release something previously triced, i.e., hoisted and tied up.
Example
Then ordering the boy of the mess to untrice his hammock, and staggering towards it, after several attempts he succeeded in springing into it from a chest, […]
Then ordering the boy of the mess to untrice his hammock, and staggering towards it, after several attempts he succeeded in springing into it from a chest, […]
Practice tips
- Practice untrice out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.