unbank

present singular third person unbanks · participle present unbanking · participle past unbanked · past unbanked

1. Synonym of debank

   We must..use a bank to unbank the banks, to the extent that may be necessary.

   1834, J. C. Calhoun, Works (1874), volume 2, page 363

   Synonyms: debank

present singular third person unbanks · participle present unbanking · participle past unbanked · past unbanked

1. transitiveTo remove a bank (slope) or barrier from; to open by, or as if by, the removal of a bank.

   We may forget them, ay forget the world, Its cares, its kingdoms, and unbank the hours

   1842, Henry Taylor, Edwin the Fair

2. transitiveTo make (a fire) burn up by raking off the ashes from the top, opening draughts, etc.