unwound
[ uhn-wound ]
/ ʌnˈwaʊnd /
verb
simple past tense and past participle of unwind.
Words nearby unwound
unwonted, unworkable, unworldly, unworried, unworthy, unwound, unwrap, unwreathe, unwrinkle, unwritten, unwritten constitution
Definition for unwound (2 of 2)
unwind
[ uhn-wahynd ]
/ ʌnˈwaɪnd /
verb (used with object), un·wound, un·wind·ing.
to undo or loosen from or as if from a coiled condition: to unwind a rolled bandage; to unwind a coiled rope.
to reduce the tension of; relax: to unwind a person with a drink.
to disentangle or disengage; untwist: to unwind one's legs from around the stool.
verb (used without object), un·wound, un·wind·ing.
to become unwound.
to become relieved of tension; relax: After work we can have a drink and unwind.
OTHER WORDS FROM unwind
un·wind·a·ble, adjectiveun·wind·er, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for unwound (2 of 2)
unwind
/ (ʌnˈwaɪnd) /
verb -winds, -winding or -wound
to slacken, undo, or unravel or cause to slacken, undo, or unravel
(tr) to disentangle
to make or become relaxedhe finds it hard to unwind after a busy day at work
Derived forms of unwind
unwindable, adjectiveunwinder, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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