uncurl

/ˈənˌkər/; /ˈʌnˌkɜr/

Definitions

1. verb

to uncoil or release something that has been coiled or curled

“She carefully uncurled the wet pages of the book to dry them.”

2. verb

to become uncoiled or released from a curled or coiled position

“The hose slowly uncurled as it was pulled from the spool.”

3. noun

the act of uncoiling or releasing something that has been coiled or curled

“The uncurling of the fern leaves was a slow process, but eventually they reached their full height.”

Synonyms

  • release
  • uncoil
  • unroll

Antonyms

  • coil
  • curl