Uncoil
verb
To make something that was tightly curled or wound up straight or relaxed.
She slowly uncoiled the yoga mat for her morning exercise.
verb
To become straight or relaxed from a tightly curled or wound up position.
The snake uncoiled and slithered around the room.
Often appears as...
- uncoil oneself
- uncoil slowly
verb
To make something that was tightly curled or wound up straight or relaxed.
She slowly uncoiled the yoga mat for her morning exercise.
verb
To become straight or relaxed from a tightly curled or wound up position.
The snake uncoiled and slithered around the room.
Often appears as...
- uncoil oneself
- uncoil slowly
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical objects
Often used when referring to objects being straightened after being rolled or twisted.
He patiently uncoiled the garden hose for watering.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual process
Can suggest a slow and careful action, especially to avoid tangles or damage.
Uncoiling the delicate wire took her several minutes.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe the unfolding of events or ideas.
The plot of the story uncoiled with surprising twists.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical objects
Often used when referring to objects being straightened after being rolled or twisted.
He patiently uncoiled the garden hose for watering.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual process
Can suggest a slow and careful action, especially to avoid tangles or damage.
Uncoiling the delicate wire took her several minutes.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe the unfolding of events or ideas.
The plot of the story uncoiled with surprising twists.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical objects
Often used when referring to objects being straightened after being rolled or twisted.
He patiently uncoiled the garden hose for watering.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual process
Can suggest a slow and careful action, especially to avoid tangles or damage.
Uncoiling the delicate wire took her several minutes.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe the unfolding of events or ideas.
The plot of the story uncoiled with surprising twists.
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Video examples
Watch: Shipwreck Hunter...
I know we had the right shipwreck that was a fun discovery I I was the guy that actually found that uncoiling in particular the Indio there's only one other one in the world they call it the ghost coin of Don Manuel the first so to find something like that it was like you
Video examples
How to unboil an egg -...
Eggs are mostly made of water and proteins. The proteins start off folded up into intricate shapes, held together by weak chemical bonds. Adding heat disrupts those bonds, allowing the proteins to unfold, uncoil, unwind and wiggle freely.
Video examples
Watch: Shipwreck Hunter...
I know we had the right shipwreck that was a fun discovery I I was the guy that actually found that uncoiling in particular the Indio there's only one other one in the world they call it the ghost coin of Don Manuel the first so to find something like that it was like you
Video examples
How to unboil an egg -...
Eggs are mostly made of water and proteins. The proteins start off folded up into intricate shapes, held together by weak chemical bonds. Adding heat disrupts those bonds, allowing the proteins to unfold, uncoil, unwind and wiggle freely.
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