What is another word for un-hooking?
Pronunciation: [ˈʌnhˈʊkɪŋ] (IPA) 
Un-hooking is an action that refers to the detachment or disconnection of two objects or entities that were previously attached or connected by a hook or another similar device. Some synonyms that can be used to convey this sense of disconnection include unfastening, unsnapping, detaching, removing, uncoupling, and disengaging. Unhooking can also refer to the process of extracting or removing a hook, such as when fishing or unloading cargo. Other synonyms for this type of unhooking include releasing, untying, undoing, and untangling. Regardless of the context, these synonyms all convey the sense of breaking a connection or removing something that was previously attached, hooked, or linked.
