unspin

/ˈʌnˌspɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the twist or twist out of something, such as a thread or yarn

“She had to unspin the tangled yarn before knitting a sweater.”

2. verb

to clarify or explain something that was previously unclear or confusing

“The teacher helped the student unspin the complex ideas in the novel.”

3. noun

the act of removing the twist or twist out of something

“The process of unspinning the thread took several hours.”

4. noun

a clarification or explanation of something that was previously unclear or confusing

“The unspin of the company’s financials revealed a surprising profit margin.”

Synonyms

  • explain
  • unravel
  • untangle

Antonyms

  • complicate
  • entangle