Definitions

1. verb

to come loose or unravel, especially from being tightly wound or coiled

“She carefully began to uncoil the tangled rope.”

2. verb

to move or spread out from a coiled or twisted position

“The spring uncoiled as it was released from its compressed state.”

3. noun

the act of uncoiling something, such as a spring or a rope

“The uncoiling of the spring took a few seconds.”

4. verb

to make something uncoil, especially by releasing or unwinding it

“He uncoiled the rope to use as a makeshift tow line.”