outwriggle

/ˌaʊtˈrɪɡəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to twist or turn something out of a tight or tangled position

“She had to outwriggle the knot to free the rope.”

2. noun

the act of twisting or turning something out of a tight or tangled position

“The outwriggle of the rope was impressive.”

Synonyms

  • loosen
  • unravel
  • untangle

Antonyms

  • entangle
  • tangle
  • twist