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uncoil

[ uhn-koil ]

/ ʌnˈkɔɪl /

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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

Words nearby uncoil

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

Example sentences 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