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uncoil

[uhn-koil]
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verb (used with or without object)

to unwind from a coiled position.

Origin of uncoil

First recorded in 1705–15; un-2 + coil1
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Related Words for uncoil

proliferate, set, develop, extend, stretch, cover, lay, flow, increase, escalate, spray, disperse, multiply, reach, expand, circulate, rectify, uncoil, spread, unravel

Examples from the Web for uncoil

Historical Examples of uncoil

  • Diane blushed, but put up a hand and began to uncoil the tresses.

    Fort Amity

    Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

  • One of the Indians on horseback began to uncoil his rawhide saddle-rope.

    'Me-Smith'

    Caroline Lockhart

  • This made it uncoil its tail; then he followed up the attack by a second blow.

    The Wanderers

    W.H.G. Kingston

  • At times he makes me feel as if he was a snake ready to uncoil and strike.

    Uncle Terry

    Charles Clark Munn

  • He then commences to uncoil himself and straighten himself out.

British Dictionary definitions for uncoil

uncoil

verb

to unwind or become unwound; untwist
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