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unwind
(/@/n'w/aI/nd )

verb (v)

  • reverse the winding or twisting of(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Unwind a ball of yarn.
    Synonym:
    unroll, wind off
    Antonym:
    roll, twine, wind, wrap
    source: wordnet30
  • separate the tangles of(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    disentangle
    source: wordnet30
  • become less tense, rest, or take one's ease(verb.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to feel relaxed(verb.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • To wind off; to loose or separate, as what or convolved; to untwist; to untwine; as, to unwind thread; to unwind a ball of yarn.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be or become unwound; to be capable of being unwound or untwisted.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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