CEFR B2

uncoil

verb

Meaning

To straighten out or unwind from a coiled or curled position.

Examples

The rope began to uncoil as it was pulled from the drum.
After a long day, she felt her muscles uncoil with relief.

Synonyms: unwind, straighten, unfurl, loosen

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uncoil (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɔɪl/

Definition

To straighten out or unwind from a coiled or curled position.

Examples

The rope began to uncoil as it was pulled from the drum.
After a long day, she felt her muscles uncoil with relief.
The spring will uncoil when the tension is released.

How to Use uncoil

uncoil itself (reflexive verb): To straighten out from a coiled position, referring back to the subject. — "The cat uncoiled itself from its nap spot."
uncoil from (prepositional phrase): To straighten out from a specific place or object it was coiled around. — "The snake uncoiled from the branch and dropped to the ground."

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