uncoil

[ uhn-koil ]

/ ʌnˈkɔɪl /

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verb (used with or without object)

to unwind from a coiled position.

Nearby words

unclubbable, uncluttered, unco, uncoded, uncoffined, uncoil, uncoined, uncollateralized, uncollected, uncollectible, uncomfortable

Origin of uncoil

First recorded in 1705–15; un-² + coil¹

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Examples from the Web for uncoil

His pigtail came unfastened and began to uncoil, slowly, like a snake.
The Devil Doctor|Sax Rohmer
The deadly reptile stretched out its head—slowly it began to uncoil itself—the dread sound of its rattle struck my ear.
Dick Onslow|W.H.G. Kingston
The serpents around the witch's hat began to writhe and uncoil.
The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book|Constance Cary Harrison
The brief interval had given Avon time in which to uncoil his rope.
The Great Cattle Trail|Edward S. Ellis

As she spoke that weak thing within her seemed to uncoil, to grow suddenly tremendously strong; she longed to go!
The Garden Party|Katherine Mansfield

British Dictionary definitions for uncoil

uncoil

/ (ʌnˈkɔɪl) /

verb

to unwind or become unwound; untwist

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uncoil

verb (used with or without object)

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uncoil

verb