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uncoil Definition

un·coil (un ko̵il)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to unwind or release from being coiled

Etymology: un- + coil

  • uncoined
  • uncollectable
  • uncollected
  • uncolonized
  • uncolored
uncoil Usage Examples

Object

  • cable: Always uncoil electrical extension cables fully, as these can overheat and cause a fire.
  • lead: Use an extension lead of appropriate length, but always fully uncoil a wind-up extension lead before use.
  • line: As I moved into the water my instructor coiled and uncoiled the line as it came in and out.

Preposition: like

  • tentacle: Do you see that hair wire of Rosium uncoil like a tentacle?
  • snake: They also give protein molecules the odd ability to coil and uncoil like tiny, cellular snakes.

Modifying Another Word

  • always: Always uncoil an extension lead used with your pressure washer. f. Use only chemicals recommended by Express Cleaning Supplies through your machine.
  • fully: Use an extension lead of appropriate length, but always fully uncoil a wind-up extension lead before use.
  • then: Around them, the mist swirled, thinned, then uncoiled itself until it, too, vanished.